Primer on kidney diseases 4th edition

A comprehensive review of the state of the art of this topic is definitely needed both in academic and clinical medicine, and Critical Care Nephrology fulfils this need. It is a useful reference tool for both nephrologists and intensive care specialists and it is therefore no coincidence that the editors of the book are themselves specialists in these.

Preceded by work : Primer on kidney diseases. Author : Scott J. Author : John T. Daugirdas,Peter G. Blake,Todd S. Author : Gabriel M. Author : Arthur Greenberg,Alfred K. Cheung,Thomas M. Author : Scott Gilbert,Daniel E. Author : Alluru S. Author : Joel D. Author : Pablo A. Author : Edgar V. Gilbert and Daniel E. Weiner, offers comprehensive coverage of adult and pediatric kidney diseases in an authoritative, practical resource.

Well organized and highly readable, it covers every relevant topic in the field, from anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, to diagnosis and management of kidney disease, to fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation. Structure and Function of the Kidney 1. Overview of Kidney Structure and Function 2. Kidney development 3. Urinalysis and Urine Microscopy 5. Hematuria and Proteinuria 6. Hyponatremia and Hypoosmolar Disorders 8.

Hypernatremia 9. Volume, Edema and the Clinical Use of Diuretics Disorders of Potassium Metabolism Approach to Acid-Base Disorders Metabolic Acidosis Cholesterol Atheroembolic Kidney Disease Myoglobinuric and Hemoglobinuric Acute Kidney Failure Drugs and the Kidney Analgesics and the Kidney Hereditary Kidney Disorders Genetic Basis of Renal Transport Disorders Sickle Cell Nephropathy Polycystic and Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease Alport's Syndrome and Related Disorders Tubulointerstitial Nephropathies and Disorders of the Urinary Tract Acute and Chronic Tubulointerstitial Disease Lithium-Induced Kidney Disease Renal Papillary Necrosis Obstructive Uropathy Vesicoureteral Reflux and Reflux Nephropathy Nephrolithiasis The Kidney in Special Circumstances The Kidney in Infants and Children The Kidney in Pregnancy The Kidney in Aging Section X.

Chronic Kidney Disease and its Therapy Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney Disease Advances in onconephrology, diabetic nephropathy, membranous glomerulopathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, hypertension management, and kidney disease in pregnancy are reflected in extensive updates to ensure that the Primer remains current, accurate, and practical.

Suggested readings have been updated to direct readers to additional material. We have also expanded the online features with this edition of the Primer.