2020
Anticoagulation-related nephropathy for the internist: a concise review.
Mezue K, Ram P, Egbuche O, Menezes R, Lerma E, Rangaswami J. Anticoagulation-related nephropathy for the internist: a concise review. Am J Cardiovasc Dis 2020, 10: 301-305. PMID: 33224577, PMCID: PMC7675155.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDirect-acting oral anticoagulantsAnticoagulation-related nephropathyDirect-acting oral anticoagulant useProgression to CKDWarfarin useOral anticoagulantsSignificant morbidityClinical entityTherapeutic strategiesSocioeconomic burdenNephropathyConcise reviewWarfarinAnticoagulationMorbidityPatientsCKDINRESRDReview
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