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Uremic
Uremic
신장내과
R3 박정은
INTRODUCTION
Uremia
the final stage of progressive renal insufficiency
the resultant multiorgan failure
accumulating metabolites of proteins and amino acids and c
oncomitant failure of renal catabolic, metabolic, and endocri
nologic processes
Uremic encephalopathy (UE) is one of many manifestations
of renal failure (RF).
Neurological complications in renal failure
The incidence and severity of uremic encephalopath
y, atherosclerosis, neuropathy and myopathy have d
eclined but many patients fail to fully respond to dial
ytic therapy.
Symptomatic therapy
tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants