Hepatorenal Syndrome Learning Objectives
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What is the definition of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS-AKI)?

  • Impaired liver function due to kidney disease
  • Excessive blood flow to the kidneys due to hepatic damage
  • Renal impairment in the setting of liver disease (correct)
  • Hypertension caused by liver dysfunction

    • What is a common precipitating factor for Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS-AKI)?

  • High sodium intake
  • Excessive potassium levels
  • Low blood pressure
  • Systemic bacterial infections (correct)

    • Which major criterion is used for the diagnosis of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS-AKI)?

  • Use of nephrotoxic drugs
  • Cirrhosis with ascites and AKI (correct)
  • Presence of shock
  • Structural kidney disease

    • What role does vasodilation play in the pathophysiology of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS-AKI)?

    <p>Results in decreased vasodilator production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment option is recommended to prevent hepatorenal syndrome in patients with elevated Serum Creatinine (SCr)?

    <p>Albumin 1g/kg up to 100 g/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are kidneys still hypoperfused in Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS-AKI) despite increased cardiac output and retention of Na/H2O?

    <p>Caused by overactive SNS and RAAS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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