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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?
Elite in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Andrew D. Rule
Nephrology
Elite in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Andrew D. Rule
Nephrology

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN 
507-255-5123
Languages Spoken:
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Andrew Rule is a Nephrologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rule is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Kidney Stones, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrectomy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Rule is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Nephrosclerosis
Kotaro Haruhara
Elite in Nephrosclerosis
Kotaro Haruhara
Tokyo, JP 

Kotaro Haruhara practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Haruhara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, and IgA Nephropathy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Nephrosclerosis
Takashi Yokoo
Elite in Nephrosclerosis
Takashi Yokoo
Tokyo, JP 

Takashi Yokoo practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yokoo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Hypertension, IgA Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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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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