Harsha Adnani and Zoya Ladiwala

Pump the nephron

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Pump the Nephron , hosted by University of Maryland Nephrology fellows Drs. Harsha Adnani and Zoya Ladiwala, is dedicated to explore the dynamic interface between cardiology and nephrology. It aims to bridge these specialties by engaging in essential conversations with leading experts, focusing specifically on the complexities of cardiorenal syndrome and the application of cutting-edge practices. Their mission is to educate and inspire nephrology fellows across the nation and early career attendings by demystifying challenging concepts and hot topics in kidney medicine.

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Harsha Adnani and Zoya Ladiwala

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Epi 3c with Dr. Abhilash Koratala 23.12.2025 22:19

This episode features Dr. Koratala (@NephroP) advocating for a POCUS curriculum combining didactics with dedicated elective time and handheld machines to foster independent mastery. This shift, driven by motivated trainees, is transforming nephrology into a more procedural specialty that reduces cognitive burden at the bedside. By embracing these tools, the next generation can improve patient mana...

Epi 3b with Dr. Abhilash Koratala 03.12.2025 16:54

This episode features Dr. Koratala (@NephroP), focusing on the practical, bedside integration of POCUS for volume status assessment in nephrology. The VEXUS (Venous Excess Ultrasound Score) is introduced as a Doppler technique to quantify venous congestion, a consequence of elevated right atrial pressure and a key component of hemodynamic AKI. VEXUS assesses blood flow patterns in strategically ch...

Epi 3a with Dr. Abhilash Koratala 26.11.2025 29:46

We welcome Dr. Abhilash Koratala AKA (@NephroP on X) to demystify POCUS in nephrology, emphasizing its role in assessing hemodynamic status and providing objectivity in AKI workup. The discussion explores the essential "SECOND Checklist" for kidney imaging and offers reliable alternatives to IVC ultrasound, such as Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) and focused cardiac views, particularly when evaluating...

Epi 2 with Dr. Janani Rangaswami 25.06.2024 37:59

In this episode, Dr. Rangaswami discusses "renalism" - the systematic exclusion of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) from heart failure trials and treatments. She explains the historical reasons behind this exclusion, recent positive trends in including more CKD patients in trials, and the challenges in enrolling these patients. Dr. Rangaswami highlights the importance of represe...

Ep. 1 with Dr. Amir Kazory 24.06.2024 53:03

Episode 1 with Dr. Kazory