Introduction Atheroembolic kidney disease develops due to occlusion of small renal arteries by cholesterol crystal emboli originating from the rupture of atheromatous aortic plaques. It is part of a systemic disease and embolization often affects other organs such…
M-mode, or the motion mode is used to image moving structures and measure their degree of motion over time. While we use it as an adjunct to 2-dimensional echocardiography (= regular greyscale ultrasound), M-mode has actually been used…
Our focus on myeloma related disorders continues- view previous posts here. Pathogenesis C3GN is a type of glomerulonephritis characterized by dominant C3 deposition resulting from overactivation of the alternative pathway of complement (APC) from acquired or hereditary causes. The…
Northwell Health is hosting An Update on Glomerular Diseases on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The location of the conference is: North Shore University Hospital Rust Auditorium300 Community Drive Manhasset, New York 11030 The objectives of the conference are as follows: Integrate…
Subxiphoid, also known as the subcostal view is the easiest cardiac view to obtain in most patients. It is particularly useful in mechanically ventilated patients, as it can be obtained reliably when no other sonographic windows are found…
Our focus on myeloma related disorders continues- view previous posts here. Pathogenesis Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition (PGNMID) is seen in less than 1% of native kidneys and is due to IgG kappa (IgG3 most commonly) deposition in…
Welcome to our inaugural post- every month we will posting a synopsis based on a Glom Con conference. In this GlomCon Conference, Dr. Stephen M. Korbet reviewed the “Prognosis and Management of Primary FSGS”. Our Moderator’s Notes are…
The 15th Annual 2020 Mid-Atlantic Nephrology Young Investigator’s Forum will be held on Feb 23 and 24, 2020 in Baltimore, MD at the Renaissance Hotel. Call for abstracts is now open. The Young Investigator’s Forum serves to stimulate…
Previously, we discussed the sonographic anatomy and principles of image acquisition of the apical view. Now let us talk briefly about some of the important abnormalities that can be seen on this view. Pericardial effusion This is a…
So your anuric patient has chosen home hemodialysis. How do you go about creating an initial prescription? In this post we’ll discuss an approach that should serve as a good starting point. Step 1. Pick your target per-treatment…
