From basic science to practical clinical tools,
Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Transplantation, 4
th
Edition
provides you with the up-to-date, authoritative guidance you need to safely and effectively manage patients with chronic renal disease. Covering all relevant clinical management issues, this companion volume to
Brenner and Rector’s The Kidney
presents the knowledge and expertise of renowned researchers and clinicians in the fields of
hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, critical care nephrology, and transplantation – for an all-in-one, indispensable guide
to every aspect of this fast-changing field.
Contains expanded content on
economics and outcomes of treatment
, as well as
acute kidney injury
.
Covers hot topics such as the
genetic causes
of chronic kidney disease,
ethical challenges and palliative care
, and
home hemodialysis
Discusses the
latest advances
in hypertensive kidney disease, vitamin D deficiency, diabetes management, transplantation, and more.
Provides a
clear visual understanding
of complex information with high-quality line drawings, photographs, and
diagnostic and treatment algorithms
Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase.
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