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Improved outcomes in nephrotic syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16478040     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Nephrotic syndrome can now be treated effectively in most cases. All patients should be treated with a low-salt diet, diuretics to reduce edema, and statins to normalize serum lipid concentrations. Patients with nephrotic syndrome are prone to deep vein thrombophlebitis, renal vein thrombosis, and pulmonary emboli. Depending on the condition, additional treatment may include corticosteroids, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), cyclosporine, cytotoxic agents, or mycophenolate.
Authors:
Gerald B Appel
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine     Volume:  73     ISSN:  0891-1150     ISO Abbreviation:  Cleve Clin J Med     Publication Date:  2006 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-02-15     Completed Date:  2006-03-16     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8703441     Medline TA:  Cleve Clin J Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  161-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Cyclosporine / therapeutic use
Diagnosis, Differential
Diet, Sodium-Restricted
Diuretics / therapeutic use
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
Mycophenolic Acid / analogs & derivatives,  therapeutic use
Nephrotic Syndrome / diagnosis*,  diet therapy,  drug therapy*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; 0/Diuretics; 0/Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; 0/Immunosuppressive Agents; 128794-94-5/mycophenolate mofetil; 24280-93-1/Mycophenolic Acid; 59865-13-3/Cyclosporine

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