2024
Toxic Nephropathies of the Tubulointerstitium: Core Curriculum 2024
Krishnan N, Moledina D, Perazella M. Toxic Nephropathies of the Tubulointerstitium: Core Curriculum 2024. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2024, 83: 659-676. PMID: 38243994, DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2023.09.017.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsRenal injurySeverity of renal injuryToxic nephropathyTubulointerstitial renal injuryIrreversible renal injuryToxin-induced renal injuryImmune response genesNephrotoxic riskClinical presentationTubulointerstitial injuryRenal functionClinical manifestationsPatient characteristicsTubular secretionGlomerular filtrationComorbid conditionsMetabolic handlingDrug metabolismExcretory pathwayInjuryTransport defectAdverse effectsTubulointerstitiumNephropathyExogenous toxins
1997
Hypertension and hypokalemia: unusual syndromes.
Cruz D, Perazella M. Hypertension and hypokalemia: unusual syndromes. Connecticut Medicine 1997, 61: 67-75. PMID: 9066195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecondary hypertensionMedical historyApparent mineralocorticoid excess syndromeAdrenal enzyme defectsAssociation of hypertensionHigh-renin statesLow renin stateMineralocorticoid excess stateMineralocorticoid excess syndromeCases of hypertensionRenal potassium wastingPatient's medical historyPrimary hyperaldosteronismRenovascular diseasePotassium wastingLaboratory parametersLicorice ingestionClinical presentationMineralocorticoid excessClinical syndromeRare patientsPathogenetic mechanismsExcess syndromeUnusual syndromeHypertension
1996
Acute renal failure after cardiac transplantation: a case report and review of the literature.
Cruz D, Perazella M. Acute renal failure after cardiac transplantation: a case report and review of the literature. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1996, 69: 461-8. PMID: 9381741, PMCID: PMC2589003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute renal failureRenal failurePoor preoperative renal functionLow cyclosporine dosesPre-renal azotemiaPreoperative renal functionTypical clinical presentationNovel therapeutic approachesCyclosporine dosesCardiac transplantCardiac transplantationHeart transplantationFrequent complicationHemodynamic compromiseRenal functionHeart transplantTransplant centersClinical featuresClinical presentationUrinary indicesCase reportTherapeutic approachesActual incidenceHigh dosesPeptide-like substances