2019
Cardiorenal Syndrome: Classification, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Rangaswami J, Bhalla V, Blair J, Chang T, Costa S, Lentine K, Lerma E, Mezue K, Molitch M, Mullens W, Ronco C, Tang W, McCullough P, Cardiology O. Cardiorenal Syndrome: Classification, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2019, 139: e840-e878. PMID: 30852913, DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiorenal syndromeChronic dysfunctionPathogenesis of cardiorenal syndromeHeart-kidney interactionsKidney transplant recipientsSpectrum of disordersTransplant recipientsDiabetes mellitusNeurohormonal markersTreatment strategiesClinical phenotypeFailing heartScientific statementSyndromeClinicopathologic descriptionKidneyMolecular signaturesPatientsDysfunctionCross-talkHeartMellitusPathophysiologyPalliative carePathogenesis
2016
A Practical Comprehensive Approach to Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Nwosu C, Mezue K, Bhagatwala K, Ezema N. A Practical Comprehensive Approach to Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. Current Cardiology Reviews 2016, 12: 311-317. PMID: 26926295, PMCID: PMC5304255, DOI: 10.2174/1573403x12666160301120030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute decompensated heart failureWorsening renal functionHeart failureOminous prognostic factorDecompensated heart failureEvaluation of patientsProactive identification of patientsIdentification of patientsEstimation of prognosisComprehensive care planDiuretic resistancePrognostic factorsClinical presentationRenal functionSignificant morbidityAcute presentationProblem of readmissionTreatment guidelinesAdvanced HFUS health sectorCare planningCardiac devicesPalliative care/hospicePatientsHealth sector