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Pseudoresistant Hypertension

  Pseudoresistant hypertension, hypertension that appears resistant to treatment, but really is controlled. This article will review six things to consider when evaluating apparent resistant hypertension. Resistant Hypertension First, what is resistant hypertension? Resistant hypertension is defined as: Blood pressure above target despite use of three medications of different classes at maximally tolerated

By |2025-03-28T12:31:23+00:00March 28th, 2025|Hypertension|0 Comments

Plasmapheresis: Overview from a Nephrology Perspective

   Plasmapheresis is a procedure that I did not manage during my nephrology fellowship, it was run by hematology. When I entered clinical practice I found out it was my responsibility to prescribe.  I don’t think this experience is unusual, plasmapheresis is often managed by hematology at academic university centers and nephrology

By |2025-03-17T12:57:29+00:00March 17th, 2025|Nephrology|0 Comments
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