Nephrotoxicity, the major complication of long-term therapy with amphotericin B, is attributed to drug-induced renal vasoconstriction plus a direct toxic action on renal tubules. Hypokalemia and ...

In sepsis patients who require high-dose vasopressors, despite keeping central venous pressure (CVP) in the range of 12-15 mmHg, how do you prevent acute renal failure? High doses of norepinephrine ...

In addition to the debate over the complex renal mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of hypertension, there is continued controversy regarding the role of sodium intake in hypertension. In some ...

Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), a feared complication of advanced cirrhosis, is characterized by functional renal failure, secondary to renal vasoconstriction in the absence of underlying kidney pathology ...

A CT angiogram can provide detailed imagery of the blood vessels that go into the kidneys to help diagnose renal artery stenosis. (Photo Credit: ZEPHYR/Science Source) Most of the time, renal artery ...

The progressive worsening of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension (HTN) decreases intra-hepatic nitric oxide (NO), which is counterbalanced by increased NO secretion from adjacent endothelial cells ...

Renal hypertension is the most common type of secondary hypertension. It’s caused by renal (kidney) disease. Lifestyle changes and medical treatments can help manage this condition. Share on Pinterest ...

Renal tumors may be benign or malignant. Small tumors are being picked up more frequently by better imaging techniques. These are called small renal masses (SRM), and are less than 4 cm across. A ...

The most common reason for cisplatin-ineligibility is renal function impairment. Up to 40% of patients with bladder cancer have renal impairment, defined as a creatinine clearance ≤60 ml/min, as ...

Renal colic is pain that occurs due to a stone in the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Treatments may include medication and surgical ...

What Is Renal Cell Carcinoma? It's the most common type of kidney cancer. Although it’s a serious disease, finding and treating it early makes it more likely that you’ll be cured. No matter when ...