Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast


#74 Nephrotic Syndrome: 5 Pearls Segment

September 02, 2020

What are common mistakes with protein on the UA? What questions should you ask while obtaining a history that could clue you into nephrotic syndrome? Are kidney biopsies risky business? Is there an associated clot risk in patients with nephrotic syndrome?


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Show note, Transcript and References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2020/09/02/5-pearls-on-nephrotic-syndrome/


Amboss Article on Nephrotic Syndrome: https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Nephrotic_syndrome?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=coreim-01


Time Stamps:



  • 03:22 Evaluating Proteinuria
  • 09:37 Nephrotic Syndrome specifics
  • 22:31 Who to biopsy
  • 31:39 Diuretics
  • 37:16 Thrombosis Risk

Tags - CoreIM, IM Core, edema, proteinuria, kidneys, thrombosis, urinalysis, diuresis