Renal Complications with Sickle Cell Disease
About this episode
This episode discusses renal complications in sickle cell disease with expert Dr. Santosh Saraf, highlighting early warning signs and the importance of monitoring kidney health.
In this powerful episode of Cheat Codes, Dr. Z and Dr. C sit down with Dr. Santosh Saraf, one of the leading experts on kidney disease in sickle cell, to break down why renal complications are so common yet often overlooked. Dr. Saraf walks listeners through the early warning signs, the importance of routine monitoring, and how albuminuria, creatinine, and cystatin C can signal kidney stress long before symptoms appear. The discussion explores how anemia, hemolysis, blood pressure, and even treatment choices influence long-term kidney health, along with emerging therapies that offer new hope for protection and repair. This is an essential conversation for anyone living with sickle cell disease or caring for someone who is. SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease. Each episode, Cheat Codes strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the Sickle Cell community. Join an inclusive community and build connections with other hemolytic anemia allies by following @AllyVoicesRising on Instagram. TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT…
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