Introduction – Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Henoch-Schönlein’s purpura (IgA vasculitis) is a small vessel vasculitis characterized by palpable purpura...
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Introduction – Hypokalemia Hypokalemia (S-Potassium <3.5 mmol/l) occurs in approximately 20% of hospitalized patients and between 10% and 40% of...
Introduction – Hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia (Serum potassium> 5.6 mmol/l) is often a sign of other underlying disease that requires a specific diagnosis and...
Introduction – Nephrotic Syndrome The definition of Nephrotic Syndrome is the combination of: Prominent proteinuriaHypoalbuminemiaEdemaHyperlipidemia...
Introduction – Chronic Kidney Disease The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to be about 10%. There are a large number of...
Introduction – Chronic Kidney Disease The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to be about 10% of the population. There are a...
