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Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (Berger Disease, IgAN)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Renal DysfunctionHypertensionHyperkalemiaProteinuriaAnemiaEdemaImmunocompromiseOptimize ElectrolytesAvoid HypotensionAvoid Nephrotoxic Drugs

Pathophysiology

Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), also called Berger disease, is the most common primary glomerulonephritis worldwide. Galactose-deficient IgA1 immune complexes deposit in the glomerular...

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