Etiology
Damaged Glomeruli
A condition where the protein albumin leaks from the blood into the urine
Albuminuria
This works by blocking the production of angiotensin II
ACE Inhibitor
A common blood disorder that occurs when the the blood lacks enough healthy RBC's or hemoglobin
Anemia
Build-up of abnormal proteins in tissues and organs, such as the heart, kidneys, liver, and nercous system
Amyloidoses
High levels of fats in the blood.
Hyperlipidemia
Helps remove excess water and salt from the body, increasing the amount of urine produced by the kidneys
Diuretic
A chronic condition where blood flows through arteries at consistently high pressure
Hypertension
A chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues
Lupus
A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of albumin.
Hypoalbuminemia
Blocks the effects of adrenaline
Beta Blocker
A condition where the thyroid gland produce less than sufficient thyroxin.
Hypothyroidism
The most common cause of Nephrotic Syndrom
Minimal change disease
Swelling of puffiness caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues
Edema
These decrease the livers cholesterol production and help the liver remove LDL from the blood
Statins
A sudden episode of kidney damage or failure
Acute Kidney Injury
The most comman cause of nephrotic syndrom
Minimal Change Disease
This is often an indication of proteinuria
Foamy urine
These interfere with body's clotting process
Anticoagulant
A common heart condition casued by atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease