Have you heard of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) but don’t really understand it? At it’s core, HRS is renal dysfunction as a result of liver disease. It’s common in patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) and among patients undergoing liver transplant. The good news for the kidney is, its not really a kidney problem. It’s a liver problem. So, fixing the liver is the fix for the kidneys. DocSchmidt has a really good Instragram post covering the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of HRS. All in < 2 mins!
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