Hyperthyroidism and the kidney |
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Authors: | Langston Cathy E Reine Nyssa J |
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Institution: | Nephrology, Urology, Hemodialysis, and Transplantation Unit, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, USA. cathy.langston@amcny.org |
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Abstract: | Hyperthyroidism and chronic renal failure (CRF) are both common diseases of older cats. Hyperthyroidism increases GFR by a variety of physiologic effects. Chronic renal failure can suppress total T4 concentrations in cats with concurrent hyperthyroidism, and free T4 is not a useful distinguishing test. Medical therapy (ie, methimazole) is recommended in cats with pre-existing CRF. Overt renal failure occurs in approximately 30% of cats treated for hyperthyroidism. It usually occurs within one month of treatment and tends to remain mild and stable over time. There is no practical way to predict which cats will develop CRF after treatment of hyperthyroidism, although GFR measurement does seem useful. |
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Keywords: | hyperthyroidism chronic renal failure diagnosis glomerular filtration rate |
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