Full Description
A collection of 17 detailed chapters written by world leaders and experts in nephrology in order to provide a comprehensive review of kidney disease using evidence-based recommendations and guidelines. This book starts with an excellent introduction and classification of CKD and progresses into various important aspects of CKD care including prevention, diabetes, hypertension, acid-base disturbances, genetic and age considerations, glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, aging, as well as considerations for patients in pregnancy and with malignancy. This book will appeal to trainees and practicing clinicians in internal and family medicine, as well as nephrology, who would like current and practical clinical knowledge of chronic kidney disease to help improve the lives of patients with this condition.
Contents
Foreword; Preface; Introduction and General Principles of Chronic Kidney Disease; Classification of Kidney Diseases; Diagnostic Studies in Kidney Disease; Reverse the Reversible; Prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease An Overview; Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease; Metabolic Acidosis in Kidney Diseases; Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease; The Approach to Hematuria in Chronic Kidney Disease; The Approach to Glomerular Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease; Diabetic Nephropathy; Pregnancy and Chronic Kidney Disease; Tubulointerstitial Nephritis; Kidney Stones; Genetic Causes of Kidney Disease; Genetic Renal Tubular Disorders; Aging and the Kidney; Onco-Nephrology: An Evolving Field.
