Search results for "Kidney Function"
Kidney function decline linked to adverse outcomes in heart failure only when decongestion isn't succeeding
In patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure, declines in estimated glomerular filtration rate were evaluated along with changes in markers of volume overload and measures of hemoconcentration.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/17/3.htm
17 Jun 2020
Severe rhabdomyolysis following COVID-19 infection
A patient was admitted with upper respiratory infection, dark urine, and myalgias.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/09/25/free/severe-rhabdomyolysis-following-covid-19-infection.htm
25 Sep 2024
No association between contrast use and AKI seen in critically ill patients with normal kidney function
Acute kidney injury (AKI) was significantly associated with clinical factors, such as sepsis, metabolic disorders, and severity of illness, but not the use of IV contrast, according to a propensity-matched analysis of ICU patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/06/3.htm
6 Nov 2019
Scientific statement addresses kidney dysfunction in advanced HF
The American Heart Association offered advice on evaluating and managing kidney dysfunction in patients with advanced heart failure (HF), including which biomarkers to use in hospitalized patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/09/18/scientific-statement-addresses-kidney-dysfunction-in-advanced-hf.htm
18 Sep 2024
Reduced kidney function, albuminuria strongly associated with Afib
Patients with kidney damage—manifested as microalbuminuria or macroalbuminuria—or decreased kidney function had a higher atrial fibrillation (AF) risk, researchers concluded.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/15/4.htm
15 Jun 2011
Spurious hyperphosphatemia in a multiple myeloma patient
A patient with multiple myeloma had lethargy, disorientation, and several abnormal labs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/08/21/free/spurious-hyperphosphatemia-in-a-multiple-myeloma-patient.htm
21 Aug 2024
Cystatin C improves accuracy in calculations of Black patients' kidney function
Equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate more accurately predict risk of kidney failure and mortality in Black patients if they include both creatinine and cystatin C, but not race, according to a new retrospective study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/15/cystatin-c-improves-accuracy-in-calculations-of-black-patients-kidney-function.htm
15 Jun 2022
NSF rare with newer gadolinium-based contrast agents, review finds
Researchers advised caution when using newer gadolinium-based contrast agents in patients with impaired kidney function and suggested that more research on nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is needed in this population.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/24/5.htm
24 Jun 2020
ACC updates guidance on inpatient heart failure management
Greater emphasis on initiation of guideline-directed medical therapies and incorporation of palliative care are among the changes the American College of Cardiology (ACC) made in its updated consensus decision pathway.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/08/14/acc-updates-guidance-on-inpatient-heart-failure-management.htm
14 Aug 2024
NKF-ASN task force issues final report on use of race in diagnosing kidney disease
Effective immediately in the U.S., estimated glomerular filtration rate should be calculated with an updated equation that does not include a race modifier for Black patients, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/29/4.htm
29 Sep 2021