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Pre-Transplant Evaluation - Dallas Nephrology Associates
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Scheduling & Forms. Dallas Transplant Institute (DTI). News & Awards. A living donated kidney may come from a family member, good friend, spouse, in-law or even from a stranger who is in good health and has normal kidney function. The department’s Pre-Transplant coordinators review each patient’s medical record and schedule the appropriate tests according to the American Society of Transplantation guidelines and Transplant Center protocols. By clicking on the links below you will be leaving dneph.com...
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Stages of CKD - Dallas Nephrology Associates
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Scheduling & Forms. Dallas Transplant Institute (DTI). News & Awards. Kidney damage can be detected with an assessment of blood pressure along with simple urine and blood tests. To identify the extent of kidney damage, CKD is classified into 5 stages. These stages are measured by a patient’s GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate). Stages 3 5 are treated by a nephrologist, a specialist in kidney disease. Onset CKD GFR: 90. Mild CKD GFR: 60-89. Mildly reduced kidney function. Some signs of kidney damage. Dr Jose...
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Post-Transplant Follow-up - Dallas Nephrology Associates
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Scheduling & Forms. Dallas Transplant Institute (DTI). News & Awards. The most common organ of the human body that is given by a living donor is the kidney. After I am discharged, when will I be seen at DTI? Will I have any special tests after I leave the hospital? A Glofil test (measurement of kidney function) will be scheduled periodically to give us further information about how well your kidney is functioning. Other diagnostic tests such as EKG’s, x-rays, etc. will be ordered as necessary. Assist you...
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Patient Portal - Dallas Nephrology Associates
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Scheduling & Forms. Dallas Transplant Institute (DTI). News & Awards. DNA offers our patients a FollowMyHealth patient portal where they can access their vitals, view reports and lab results, request prescription refills and request an appointment. You can safely and confidentially access your health information online through our Patient Portal – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – from any computer, smartphone or tablet. You may use it to:. Communicate with your health care provider through email. National...
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Vascular Access Management - Dallas Nephrology Associates
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Scheduling & Forms. Dallas Transplant Institute (DTI). News & Awards. DNA provides specialized dialysis access management and intervention procedures on an outpatient basis allowing you to return home the same day. An Interventional Procedure may be needed if an Angiogram or Fistulogram study indicates there is:. Difficulty cannulating the access. Increased venous pressure on dialysis. Excessive negative arterial pressure on dialysis. Prolonged bleeding after dialysis. Decrease in thrill and bruit. Contr...
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Diagnostics - Dallas Nephrology Associates
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Scheduling & Forms. Dallas Transplant Institute (DTI). News & Awards. Making a normal amount of urine does not guarantee that you have normal kidney function. DNA is Medicare and CLIA certified, providing a full range of diagnostic services including routine chemistry, hematology and urinalysis as well as monitoring immunosuppressant drug levels for post transplant patients. Bone Densitometry (DEXA Scan). A DEXA scan estimates bone strength by measuring bone mineral density. Bone mineral density is u...
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Nutrition Counseling - Dallas Nephrology Associates
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Scheduling & Forms. Dallas Transplant Institute (DTI). News & Awards. DNA has registered and licensed dietitians on staff who specialize in kidney disease. Ask your DNA physician about Medical Nutrition Therapy. Questions about Diet and Nutrition? Ask your DNA physician for a Medical Nutrition Therapy referral and meet with one of our registered and licensed dietitians. Learn about the best food choices based on your:. Medicare or your insurance carrier may cover these nutrition services. MS, RDN, LD, CDE.
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What is CKD? - Dallas Nephrology Associates
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Scheduling & Forms. Dallas Transplant Institute (DTI). News & Awards. Some blood pressure medicines are more beneficial than others for people with diabetes. When abnormal kidney function persists for three months or longer, chronic kidney disease occurs. This affects your kidneys ability to keep you healthy. What are the functions of the kidneys? They have several important jobs:. Remove waste, drugs, and extra fluid from the body through the urine. Release hormones that help to:. Dry, itchy skin. Who i...
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