Métodos diagnósticos da síndrome cardiorrenal

Abstract

Cardiorenal syndrome describes a condition in which the kidneys and heart are affected simultaneously, this is due to the complex interrelationship between these two organs that together are responsible for helping to maintain body homeostasis, contributing to the control of blood pressure, maintenance of vascular resistance, peripheral circulation, tissue oxygenation, diuresis and natriuresis. The initial injury may come from the heart or kidneys and will lead to dysfunction in the other. The implications resulting from this syndrome are of high relevance in the small animal clinic, as it has an increasing prevalence, however its pathophysiology is not fully understood. Early diagnosis is essential for choosing the best therapeutic options and better prognosis for the patient. This work aims to describe the main diagnostic approaches to be used.