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What is the definition of Nephrosclerosis?
Nephrosclerosis is a progressive condition in which a hardening of the kidney and damage to the renal arteries, veins, arterioles, glomeruli, renal tubules, and interstitial tissues occurs due to fibrous connective tissue (fibrosis) caused by kidney and vascular diseases or chronic high blood pressure (hypertension). Nephrosclerosis leads to the development of chronic kidney disease, eventually progressing to end-stage renal disease in some patients. Nephrosclerosis occurs more often in black individuals of African descent.
What are the symptoms of Nephrosclerosis?
Symptoms of nephrosclerosis may include loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting; itching; confusion; excessive sleepiness; unexplained weight loss; and damage to the blood vessels of the eyes, skin, central nervous system (CNS), and peripheral nerves.
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What are the current treatments for Nephrosclerosis?
Treatment for nephrosclerosis is focused on strict blood pressure control and support of kidney function and may include medications such as diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, renin inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, direct-acting vasodilators, and alpha 2-adrenergic agonists, among others.
Who are the top Nephrosclerosis Local Doctors?
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East Tennessee Medical Associates, P.C.

107 Woodlawn Dr, Ste 200, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-929-7158
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Lara Kfoury is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Kfoury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Kfoury is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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Distinguished in Nephrosclerosis
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Regional Kidney Care

2002 Brookside Dr, Ste 102, 
Kingsport, TN 
423-245-6000
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Sathiyendran Poobalasingham is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Poobalasingham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Poobalasingham is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Lu Y. Huber
Nephrology
Distinguished in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Lu Y. Huber
Nephrology
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Avera Dialysis — Aberdeen

305 S State St, 
Aberdeen, SD 
605-322-5800
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Dr. Huber is a nephrologist at Avera Medical Group Nephrology Sioux Falls. Dr. Huber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Huber is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine; American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology; National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons.

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What are the latest Nephrosclerosis Clinical Trials?
The Validity of the Quick Renal MRI in Pediatric Kidney Disease
The Validity of the Quick Renal MRI in Pediatric Kidney Disease
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The investigators propose a new imaging method for children born with congenital anomalies of the urinary tract that is a rapid, injection-, sedation-, and radiation-free alternative: the quick renal MRI. This proposal hypothesizes that the quick renal MRI has high validity compared to current radiologic standard for renal infection and scarring, the 99mTechnetium-dimercaptosuccinic acid (99mTc- D...

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