National Kidney Foundation Primer on Kidney Diseases 6/e

This official publication of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) covers all aspects of adult and pediatric kidney
diseases and is ideal for nephrologists and non-nephrologists alike. The full-color design, high-quality photographs,
and outstanding graphs and tables make information easy to access and understand. The latest management techniques and
pearls from leading clinical experts뾦ncluding international contributors뾬ffer practical and authoritative guidance.
Edited by Dr. Arthur Greenberg and members of the NKF Scientific Advisory Board, this state-of-the-art primer provides
consistent depth of coverage, balanced discussion of controversy, and a uniform focus of information.



New to This Edition
new chapters on Disorders of Magnesium Homeostasis and Thombotic Microangiopathies to reflect advances in management.

Includes the most up-to-date management guidelines and pearls of wisdom to provide you with best practices.

Presents new ideas and perspectives through 25% new contributing clinical experts.
Key Features
Incorporates the latest NKF Kidney/Outcome Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines on chronic kidney disease staging and
management.

Features a current and practical review of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of
kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation.

Covers the whole field of nephrology in concise and well-illustrated, four-color chapters.

Puts complex material and the latest developments into perspective for in-depth, yet succinct summaries in every area.

Includes high-quality photographs, as well as outstanding graphs and tables for a varied approach to the subject matter.





Overview of Kidney Structure and Function

Kidney Development


Assessment of Kidney Function in Acute and Chronic Settings


Urinalysis and Urine Microscopy


Hematuria and Proteinuria


Kidney Imaging


Hyponatremia and Hypoosmolar Disorders


Hypernatremia


Volume, Edema and the Clinical Use of Diuretics


Disorders of Potassium Metabolism


Disorders of Mineral Metabolism (Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium)


Approach to Acid-Base Disorders


Metabolic Acidosis


Metabolic Alkalosis


Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis


Glomerular Clinicopathologic Syndromes


Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome


Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis


Membranous Nephropathy


Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy and Related Disorders


Goodpasture?s Syndrome and Other Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease


Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis


Kidney Involvement in Systemic Vasculitis


Kidney Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus


Diabetic Nephropathy


Dysproteinemias and Amyloidosis


Thrombotic Microangiopathies


Viral Nephropathies: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and Hepatitis B Virus


Acute Cardio-Renal Syndrome


Hepatorenal Syndrome and Other Liver-Related Kidney Diseases


The Kidney in Malignancy


Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney Injury


Clinical Approach to the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury


Acute Tubular Injury and Acute Tubular Necrosis


Acute Interstitial Nephritis


Management of Acute Kidney Injury


Kidney Disease Caused by Therapeutic Agents


Principles of Drug Therapy in Patients with Reduced Kidney Function


Genetically Based Renal Transport Disorders


Sickle Cell Nephropathy


Polycystic and Other Cystic Kidney Diseases


Nephronophthisis and Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease


Alport Syndrome and Thin Basement Membrane Dz


Fabry Disease


Chronic Tubulointerstitial Disease


Obstructive Uropathy


Nephrolithiasis


Urinary Tract Infection & Pyelonephritis


The Kidney in Infants and Children


The Kidney in Pregnancy


Kidney Disease in the Elderly


Pathophysiology of CKD


Staging and Management of CKD


Nutrition and Kidney Disease


Bone Disorders in CKD


Cardiac Function and Cardiovascular Disease in CKD


Anemia and Other Hematologic Complications of CKD


Hemodialysis and Hemofiltration


Peritoneal Dialysis


Outcome of End-Stage Renal Disease Therapies


Selection of Prospective Kidney Transplant Recipients and Donors


Post-transplantation Monitoring and Outcomes


Immunosuppression


Transplant Infectious Disease


Pathogenesis of Hypertension


Evaluation and Management of Hypertension

67. Secondary Hypertension