The pathogenetic bases of cardiorenal syndrome
Beloglazova, I.P.; Mogutova, P.A.; Poteshkina, N.G.
Terapevticheskii Arkhiv 84(9): 97-103
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-3660 PMID: 23091862 Document Number: 656750
The term "cardiorenal syndrome" has been introduced to denote the mutual influences of the cardiovascular system and kidneys. According to the definition, the cardiorenal syndrome is a pathophysiological condition of the heart and kidney, in which acute or chronic dysfunction of one of these organs leads to that of the other. The community of pathogenetic components allows one to apply a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating, and preventing cardiovascular and renal diseases.