Handbook of Nephrology and Hypertension: Softbound

Now in its Fifth Edition, this fully revised volume provides you
with a concise, clinically oriented guide to the care of
patients with kidney disease, hypertension, and related
disorders. From a review of renal structure and guidance on
evaluating renal function, to information on common renal
diseases and the latest on drugs and outcomes of the major
clinical trials, this handbook focuses on the types of
diagnostic and treatment decisions you must make daily.

The book's authoritative contributions from both fellows and
faculty make it an indispensable quick-reference for the
resident, fellow, student, or practicing clinician.

NEW to the Fifth Edition...

New section on drug treatment in hypertension and renal disease
offers detailed chapters on individual drug classes to guide
your prescribing decisions.
New chapter on the management of anemia in renal disease details
the use of erythropoietin and its analogs, iron, and other
treatments for patients with chronic renal failure or end stage
renal disease.
Expanded section on hypertension, diagnosis and management shows
you what works and why.
More flowcharts, treatment algorithms, and diagnostic trees let
you locate essential information at a glance.
Increased emphasis on the prevention of progressive vascular
disease helps you counsel patients on lifestyle changes, dietary
modifications, and other tools useful in the prevention of
vascular disease.
Many new contributors뾞ll noted nephrologists뾞ssure you of
only the most timely and clinically relevant perspectives
available.