Nephrotic edema
De Santo, N.G.; Pollastro, R.M.; Saviano, C.; Pascale, C.; Di Stasio, V.; Chiricone, D.; Cirillo, E.; Molino, D.; Stellato, D.; Frangiosa, A.; Favazzi, P.; Capodicasa, L.; Bellini, L.; Anastasio, P.; Perna, A.; Sepe, J.; Cirillo, M.
Seminars in Nephrology 21(3): 262-268
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0270-9295 PMID: 11320491 Document Number: 528824
This article starts with a concise synopsis of the history of edema. The role of underfilling, overflow, antidiuretic hormone, and acquaporins is subsequently discussed. Emphasis is given to the use of diuretics in edematous patients. The role and risks of albumin infusion are illustrated. The new hypothesis of pulse reverse osmosis is discussed. The final section deals with the measurement of colloid osmotic pressure in the clinical setting.