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Nephrotic Syndrome Pathophysiology Diagram by Ran Ma is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Damage to the glomerular filtering membrane in nephrotic syndrome results in massive proteinuria over 3.5g per day, which leads to hypoalbuminemia. This hypoalbuminemia decreases oncotic pressure and causes salt and water retention and edema, while the proteinuria increases the risk for infection and coagulation disorders.
- Author
- Ran Ma
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- EN