Tag: Glomerulonephritis
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Board Basics (2019)
Despite some important limitations, Board Basics (2019) is still the best single volume internal medicine review book for internists. (I reviewed a previous edition of this book elsewhere so I will restate the review and provide applicable relevant changes). Board Basics (2019) is loaded with essential and hard-to-find charts, lists, tips and answers to Board…
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Hematuria: An Approach
Etiology Traumatic: exercise, Foley catheterization, nephrolithiasis, coitus Infectious: urinary tract infections Malignant: bladder, kidney, prostate Vascular: renal infarct, renal vein thrombosis, sickle cell disease and trait Toxic: cyclophosphamide, antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, NSAIDS Spurious: menses Workup Step 1: discontinue offenders Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents Hemorrhagic cystitis: isophosphamide, cyclophosphamide, radiation therapy, methotrexate stone forming agents: loop diuretics, anticonvulsants,…