#191 Hepatorenal Syndrome Part 2 on Management: 5 Pearls Segment

#191 Hepatorenal Syndrome Part 2 on Management: 5 Pearls Segment

30:34 Oct 22, 2025
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What really works when treating HRS? Vasoconstrictors like terlipressin vs. norepinephrine vs. midodrine: how do we decide which to use? Do you give albumin? When do you give Lasix or another diuretic? When is the better choice transplant, dialysis, or even palliative care?? Sponsor: Oakstone CMEUse the code "CORE25" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP? Transcript & Show NotesTimestamps: (00:12) | Introduction and Overview of Hepatorenal Treatment (03:38) | Vasoconstrictors Focus: Terlipressin, Norepinephrine, and Midodrine (12:32) | Finding the Right Dose of Albumin and Knowing When to Stop (15:06) | Volume Management: Balancing MAP, Diuretics, and Creatinine (21:42) | Understanding the High Mortality of HRS-AKI (32:30) | Transplant, Dialysis, or Palliation CareTags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Medical Education, IMCore, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Student, Hepatorenal Syndrome, HRS-AKI, Cirrhosis, Nephrology, Liver DiseaseFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use our code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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