Renal Flashcards

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

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There are two types
Autosomal Dominant: the most prevalent monogenic disorder in humans. Bilateral renal cysts, and cysts in other organs.

Autosomal Recessive: Will present as an infant and cause htn. Intrahepatic biliary dysgenesis, most infants will develop hepatic fibrosis.

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Causes of Hypocomplementemia Nephritis

PLease MAC complex Work

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Post strep GN
Lupus 
Membraneoproliferative 
Atypical HUS
C3 deficiency
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Hypertension Guidelines (Treatment Guidlelines)

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Pre hypertension: >90 th - 95th.
Hypertension:
Stage 1: >95th - 99th + 5mmHg
Stage 2: > 99th + 5 mmg Hg

Treatment required if:
DM - 1 or 2 
2ndary hypertension
Stage 2 
Symptomatic hypertension 
End organ damage
Failed lifestyle modification 

Treatment: ACE and Arbs are first line, then calcium channel blockers

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