CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Nephrology & Hypertension, 2nd Edition

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Chapter 1. Approach to the Patient with Renal Disease

Part I. Fluid & Electrolyte Disorders 

  • Chapter 2. Disorders of Extracellular Volume: Hypovolemia & Hypervolemia
  • Chapter 3. Disorders of Water Balance: Hyponatremia & Hypernatremia
  • Chapter 4. Disorders of Potassium Balance: Hypokalemia & Hyperkalemia
  • Chapter 5. Acid–Base Disorders
  • Chapter 6. Disorders of Calcium Balance: Hypercalcemia & Hypocalcemia
  • Chapter 7. Disorders of Phosphate Balance: Hypophosphatemia & Hyperphosphatemia
  • Chapter 8. Disorders of Magnesium Balance: Hypomagnesemia & Hypermagnesemia

Part II. Acute Renal Failure 

  • Chapter 9. Acute Kidney Injury
  • Chapter 10. Hepatorenal Syndrome
  • Chapter 11. Rhabdomyolysis
  • Chapter 12. Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
  • Chapter 13. Tumor Lysis Syndrome
  • Chapter 14. Acute Renal Failure from Therapeutic Agents
  • Chapter 15. NSAIDs & the Kidney: Acute Renal Failure
  • Chapter 16. Obstructive Uropathy

Part III. Chronic Renal Failure 

  • Chapter 17. Chronic Renal Failure & the Uremic Syndrome
  • Chapter 18. Anemia & Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chapter 19. Cardiovascular Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chapter 20. Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Chapter 21. Chronic Renal Failure & the Uremic Syndrome: Nutritional Issues
  • Chapter 22. Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease

Part IV. Glomerular Disorders 

  • Chapter 23. Nephrotic Syndrome versus Nephritic Syndrome
  • Chapter 24. Minimal Change Disease
  • Chapter 25. Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
  • Chapter 26. Membranous Nephropathy
  • Chapter 27. Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy & Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
  • Chapter 28. Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
  • Chapter 29. Goodpasture's Syndrome/Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease
  • Chapter 30. Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis
  • Chapter 31. Vasculitides
  • Chapter 32. Lupus Nephritis
  • Chapter 33. Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
  • Chapter 34. Thrombotic Microangiopathies
  • Chapter 35. Glomerular Disorders due to Infections

Part V. Tubulointerstitial Diseases 

  • Chapter 36. Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
  • Chapter 37. Chronic Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
  • Chapter 38. Urinary Tract Infection
  • Chapter 39. Reflux Nephropathy
  • Chapter 40. Nephrolithiasis

Part VI. Hypertension 

  • Chapter 41. Primary (Essential) Hypertension
  • Chapter 42. Secondary Hypertension
  • Chapter 43. Hypertension in High-Risk Populations
  • Chapter 44. Refractory Hypertension
  • Chapter 45. Hypertensive Emergencies & Urgencies

Part VII. Cystic & Genetic Diseases of the Kidney 

  • Chapter 46. Cystic Diseases of the Kidney
  • Chapter 47. Familial Hematurias: Alport Syndrome & Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy
  • Chapter 48. Fabry Disease
  • Chapter 49. Sickle Cell Nephropathy

Part VIII. Renal Replacement Therapy 

  • Chapter 50. Hemodialysis
  • Chapter 51. Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Chapter 52. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Chapter 53. Renal Transplantation

Part IX. Kidney Disease in Special Populations 

  • Chapter 54. Diabetic Nephropathy
  • Chapter 55. Pregnancy & Renal Disease
  • Chapter 56. Aging & Renal Disease

Part X. Special Topics in Nephrology 

  • Chapter 57. Interventional Nephrology: Endovascular Procedures
  • Chapter 58. Interventional Nephrology: Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Procedures
  • Chapter 59. Poisonings & Intoxications

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A practical, up-to-date guide to the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of kidney problems and hypertension in adult patients

“In contrast to many other books in this area, this one provides a concise yet comprehensive review of each topic without getting lost in too much detail…” Doody’s Review Service (review of previous edition)

Presented in the consistent, easy-to-follow CURRENT format, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Nephrology & Hypertension, Second Edition delivers incisive, ready-to-use management protocols and valuable therapeutic guidelines from authors who are recognized as the field’s foremost authorities. This essential clinical companion features a practical learn-as-you-go approach to diagnosing and treating renal disorders and hypertension that combines disease management techniques with the latest proven therapies. 

NEW! Chapter-ending clinically based Q&A 

NEW CHAPTERS include The Kidney in Malignancy, Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD), Palliative Care Nephrology, and Clinical Pharmacology and the Kidney

• Fifty-nine chapters deliver a one-of-a-kind overview of all major diseases and disorders, from end-stage renal disease to primary and secondary hypertension

• Emphasizes the clinical aspects of kidney care, while also providing comprehensive discussion of pathophysiology and relevant basic and clinical science

• Includes an important review of subspecialty considerations: dialysis, transplantation, critical care nephrology, interventional nephrology, palliative care nephrology, clinical renal pharmacology, as well as a new area of specialization – onco-nephrology

• Consistently formatted chapters make it easy to locate the essential information you need on diagnosis, testing, disease processes, and the latest treatment and management strategies

• Valuable as a clinical refresher or for board review

• Strikes the perfect  balance between clinical necessity and brevity