Pathophysiology of Kidney Disease and Hypertension

Pathophysiology of Kidney Disease and Hypertension
ISBN-10
1416043918
ISBN-13
9781416043911
Category
Acid-base imbalances
Pages
225
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Saunders
Author
A. Vishnu Moorthy

Description

This new text-a collaborative effort between students and teachers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine-provides a unique introductory overview of renal disease, including hypertension and renal transplantation, topics not always covered in other texts. It fully discusses the pathophysiology of renal disorders, using case histories and contemporary data to help you appreciate the mechanisms of these diseases and gain a better understanding of the treatment options available. A consistent chapter format-featuring chapter objectives, key points boxes, and helpful case questions with clinical applications throughout-makes the book user-friendly and easy to reference, while questions at the end of each chapter help you assess your mastery of the material. Discusses significant advances in the field-including those related to pathophysiology of glomerular diseases, electrolyte disorders, renal tubular transport systems, hypertension, transplantation, hereditary diseases, and chronic kidney disease-to keep your knowledge current. Uses a consistent chapter format-featuring chapter objectives, key points boxes, and helpful case questions with clinical applications throughout-to make the book user-friendly and easy to reference. Features questions at the end of each chapter to help you gauge your mastery of the material.

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