Nephrotic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Px
Slow onset
GFR can be okay
A
Oedema Proteinuria over 3.5g per day Hypoalb 30g per L or less High chol over 5.7 Low UO
2
Q
Pathophys
A
Podocyte or subepith damage
So leaky
3
Q
Causes
A
Minimal change in kids foot proc effacement
FGC scarring
Membranous imm complex
4
Q
Oedema feats
A
Worse in morning
Lot in face
NO PO
Can be yng
5
Q
High chol
A
Low oncotic press
So hepatic prot synth incl lipoprot
6
Q
Mx
A
Ster for minimal change
Loop diuretic for others
7
Q
complics
A
Low alb
High chol so CVS dis
Hypovol
VTE
