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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF NEPHEOTIC SYNDROME week 3 (2)

Damaged glomerular
capillary membrane

Loss of plasma
protein (albumin)

Stimulates synthesis Hypoalbuminemia


of lipoproteins

Decreased
oncotic
pressure
Hyperlipidemia

Generalized edema
(Fluid moves from
vascular space to
extracellular fluid)

Activation of renin-
angiotensin system

Sodium retention

Edema

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