Clinical Decisions in Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation

• Approach to the Patient with Renal Disease.- Nephrotic Syndrome.- Acute Glomerulonephritis.- Disorders of Volume Regulation.- Edematous States.- Disorders of Water Regulation.- Disorders of Potassium Balance.- Disorders of Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism.- Disorders of Magnesium Metabolism.- Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis.- Respiratory Acid Base Disorders.- Obstructive Uropathy.- Nephrolithiasis.- Diabetic Nephropathy.- Hypertensive Nephropathy.- Lupus Nephritis.- Urinary Tract Infections.- Kidney Disease and Hypertension during Pregnancy.- Hepatorenal Syndrome.- Tumor Lysis Syndrome.- Radiocontrast Nephropathy.- Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy.- ICU Patient with Muti-organ Failure.- Cardiorenal Syndrome.- Poisonings and Intoxications.- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.- Chronic Kidney Disease.- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.- Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease.- Nutritional Aspects of Chronic Kidney Disease.- Social and Ethical Issues.- Hemodialysis.- Peritoneal Dialysis.- Kidney Transplantation.- JNC VII Classification and Implications.- Antihypertensive Agents: Classification, Mechanisms, Adverse Effects, and Clinical Trials.- Primary or Essential Hypertension.- Secondary Hypertension.- High Risk Populations for Hypertension.- Resistant Hypertension.- Hypertensive Emergencies.

From the reviews: "The goal is to provide a resource for medical residents and fellows on the variety of kidney diseases. This book is a helpful resource for physicians practicing in a variety of settings. ... The book presents all the relevant information in fairly lucid manner without compromising on the details. ... I would strongly recommend this book for nephrology fellows and medical residents who are interested in nephrology." (Vamsi Rokkam, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2013)