Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) = heavy proteinuria with hypoalbuminemia and edema. Dental relevance is driven by two major complications: (1) THROMBOEMBOLISM — NS is a hypercoagulable state with substantial DVT/PE/renal vein thrombosis risk; patients may be on anticoagulation, (2) INFECTION RISK — loss of complement/immunoglobulins/opsonins in urine + immunosuppressive therapy (steroids, calcineurin inhibitors) increases susceptibility especially to encapsulated organisms. Additional concerns: NSAIDs are high-risk (AKI, nephrotic association), steroid exposure can mask infection signs, and hypoalbuminemia alters drug binding.
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
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