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Thrombotic Microangiopathy

  Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) comprises conditions that are of importance to nephrologists as they are: Associated with renal manifestations including acute kidney injury Frequently require treatment with plasmapheresis, a procedure which is often managed by the nephrologist Pathophysiology - What is it? A pathologic condition characterized by platelet microthrombi in the microvasculature.  This

By |2024-07-01T13:11:36+00:00July 1st, 2024|Kidney Disease, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Kidney Transplant Immunosuppression

Immunosuppression is required for kidney transplantation.  The foreign antigens on the kidney allograft are recognized by the patient's immune system.  Without immunosuppression this will lead to rejection of the kidney. Immunosuppression is composed of induction and maintenance.  The immunologic risk of rejection is highest immediately after transplant and decreases with time.  Most cases

By |2024-05-29T12:29:49+00:00May 29th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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About Dr. Cronin

Brian Cronin is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology and has been designated by the American Society of Hypertension as a Clinical Specialist in Hypertension in 2005, redesignated in 2015.

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