Dilemma of renal diseases in elderly
Joint Authors
Musa, Dujana H.
al-Sulayman, Muhammad H.
al-Essawy, Abd al-Basit
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 4 (31 Aug. 2008), pp.669-677, 9 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2008-08-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The aging process results in profound anatomic and functional changes in a number of human body systems.
Changes in kidney function with normal aging are the most dramatic of any human organ or organ system.
These include anatomical, physiological, hemodynamic and immunological changes.
Increased propensities of systemic diseases and exposure to poly-pharmacy of the aged group have an additive deleterious effect.
The aforementioned changes have its implications on clinical presentations, management and prognosis of all renal diseases in elderly.
Atypical presentation, more frequent and longer course are the characteristics of acute renal failure in this age group.
Also, presentation of glomerular diseases, clinical course, prognosis, decision of performing a renal biopsy and use of immunosuppressive drugs in elderly specially those subgroup above 80 years of age are still a big challenges that needs a consensus and standardization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Essawy, Abd al-Basit& Musa, Dujana H.& al-Sulayman, Muhammad H.. 2008. Dilemma of renal diseases in elderly. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 19, no. 4, pp.669-677.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-39580
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Essawy, Abd al-Basit…[et al.]. Dilemma of renal diseases in elderly. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 19, no. 4 (Dec. 2008), pp.669-677.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-39580
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Essawy, Abd al-Basit& Musa, Dujana H.& al-Sulayman, Muhammad H.. Dilemma of renal diseases in elderly. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2008. Vol. 19, no. 4, pp.669-677.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-39580
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 675-677
Record ID
BIM-39580