Management of Hospitalized Kidney Transplant Recipients for Hospitalists and Internists

The number of kidney transplant recipients have grown incrementally over the years. These patients have a high comorbidity index and require special attention to immunosuppression management. In addition, this population has an increased risk for cardiovascular events, electrolyte abnormalities, allograft dysfunction and infectious complications. . It is vital for hospitalists and internists to understand the risks and nuances in the care of this increasingly prevalent but also high-risk population.

Source: The American Journal of Medicine - April 23, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sam Kant, Sandeep Soman, Michael J. Choi, Bernard G. Jaar, Deborah B. Adey, National Kidney Foundation Education Committee Source Type: research