#139 CKD Staging (Cr vs. Cystatin C, Albuminu...

Throwback: Should you really fluid-restrict every patient with SIADH? When can IV fluids make hyponatremia better or worse? Are salt tabs actually doing enough? And what can urine studies tell you before you start treatment? Join us for a practical, physiology-driven approach to ...  Show more

Why can lower-dose combinations be more effective and better tolerated than maximizing one medication? How to troubleshoot common challenges such as amlodipine edema, gout, electrolyte abnormalities, and the patient who says they cannot tolerate anything? Why ACT (ARBs, Calcium C ...  Show more

What does this patient's decreased creatnine clearance and oliguria tell you? What risk factors are behind his condition? Would you give him contrast dye? 

In this first part of our 2 part podcast series on AKI we answer questions such as: Is there any value in the BUN:Cr ratio in distinguishing prerenal from intrarenal disease? Why is nephritic syndrome one of the most important intrarenal causes to pick up in the ED? Is there any ...  Show more

In this episode, Dr. Peter Lin (Canadian Heart Research Centre, Canada) and Dr. Magdalena Madero (National Heart Institute Mexico City, Mexico) discuss best practices for CKD evaluation and measurement. This episode focuses on the importance of assessing GFR and albuminuria, iden ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailPremium Member Resources: https://ninjanerd.orgWelcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we discuss Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). You'll learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for CKD. We'll discuss clinical cases to hi ...  Show more