Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, 6th Edition

Written and edited by world leaders in nephrology, Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, 6th Edition, by Drs. John Feehally, Jurgen Floege, Richard J. Johnson, and Marcello Tonelli, provides current information on clinical procedures and conditions as well as the scientific facts and pathophysiology that are foundational to nephrology practice. Ideal for practicing nephrologists, fellows, residents, and internists, it thoroughly covers fluids and electrolytes, hypertension, diabetes, dialysis, and transplantation, and more – all in a single convenient volume.

• Popular, color-coded algorithms
• provide easy access to key content: yellow boxes for general information, green boxes for therapeutic intervention, and blue boxes for necessary investigations.
• A “just right” amount of basic science and practical clinical guidance helps you make efficient and informed decisions.
• More than 1,500 full-color illustrations
• highlight key topics and detail pathogenesis for a full range of kidney conditions and clinical management.
• New quick-reference boxes with links to clinical guidelines in all relevant chapters.
• New chapters on common issues regarding prescribing in kidney disease, palliative nephrology, endemic nephropathies, pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease, and outcomes of dialysis.
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Table of Contents

Chapter I Essential Renal Anatomy And Physiology
Chapter 1 Renal Anatomy
Chapter 2 Renal Physiology
Chapter Ii Investigation Of Renal Disease
Chapter 3 Assessment Of Glomerular Filtration Rate
Chapter 4 Urinalysis
Chapter 5 Imaging
Chapter 6 Renal Biopsy
Chapter Iii Fluid And Electrolyte Disorders
Chapter 7 Disorders Of Extracellular Volume
Chapter 8 Disorders Of Water Metabolism
Chapter 9 Disorders Of Potassium Metabolism
Chapter 10 Disorders Of Calcium, Phosphate, And Magnesium Metabolism
Chapter 11 Normal Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 12 Metabolic Acidosis
Chapter 13 Metabolic Alkalosis
Chapter 14 Respiratory Acidosis, Respiratory Alkalosis, And Mixed Disorders
Chapter Iv Glomerular Disease
Chapter 15 Introduction To Glomerular Disease
Chapter 16 Introduction To Glomerular Disease
Chapter 17 Minimal Change Disease
Chapter 18 Primary And Secondary (Non-Genetic) Causes Of Focal And Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Chapter 19 Inherited Causes Of Nephrotic Syndrome
Chapter 20 Membranous Nephropathy
Chapter 21 Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis And Cryoglobulinemic Glomerulonephritis
Chapter 22 Glomerulonephritis Associated With Complement Disorders
Chapter 23 Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy And Iga Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura)
Chapter 24 Anti–Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease And Goodpasture Disease
Chapter 25 Renal And Systemic Vasculitis
Chapter 26 Lupus Nephritis
Chapter 27 Renal Amyloidosis And Glomerular Diseases With Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposition
Chapter 28 Rare Glomerular Disorders
Chapter 29 Thrombotic Microangiopathies, Including Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Chapter V Diabetic Kidney Disease
Chapter 30 Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, And Natural History Of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Chapter 31 Prevention And Treatment Of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Chapter 32 Management Of The Diabetic Patient With Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter Vi Hypertension
Chapter 33 Normal Blood Pressure Control And The Evaluation Of Hypertension
Chapter 34 Primary Hypertension
Chapter 35 Nonpharmacologic Prevention And Treatment Of Hypertension
Chapter 36 Pharmacologic Treatment Of Hypertension
Chapter 37 Evaluation And Treatment Of Hypertensive Emergencies And Urgencies
Chapter 38 Endocrine Causes Of Hypertension
Chapter 39 Other Endocrine Causes Of Hypertension
Chapter 40 Neurogenic Hypertension, Including Hypertension Associated With Stroke Or Spinal Cord Injury
Chapter Vii Renovascular Disease
Chapter 41 Renovascular Hypertension And Ischemic Nephropathy
Chapter Viii Pregnancy And Renal Disease
Chapter 42 Renal Physiology And Complications In Normal Pregnancy
Chapter 43 Pregnancy With Preexisting Kidney Disease
Chapter Ix Hereditary And Congenital Diseases Of The Kidney
Chapter 44 Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Chapter 45 Other Cystic Kidney Diseases
Chapter 46 Alport Syndrome And Other Familial Glomerular Syndromes
Chapter 47 Inherited Disorders Of Sodium And Water Handling
Chapter 48 Fanconi Syndrome And Other Proximal Tubule Disorders
Chapter 49 Sickle Cell Diseases And The Kidney
Chapter 50 Congenital Anomalies Of The Kidney And Urinary Tract
Chapter X Infectious Diseases And The Kidney
Chapter 51 Urinary Tract Infections In Adults
Chapter 52 Tuberculosis Of The Urinary Tract
Chapter 53 Fungal Infections Of The Urinary Tract
Chapter 54 The Kidney In Schistosomiasis
Chapter 55 Glomerular Diseases Associated With Infection
Chapter 56 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection And The Kidney
Chapter Xi Urologic Disorders
Chapter 57 Nephrolithiasis And Nephrocalcinosis
Chapter 58 Urinary Tract Obstruction
Chapter 59 Urologic Issues For The Nephrologist
Chapter Xii Tubulointerstitial And Vascular Diseases
Chapter 60 Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Chapter 61 Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux And Reflux Nephropathy
Chapter 62 Chronic Interstitial Nephritis
Chapter 63 Endemic Nephropathies
Chapter 64 Myeloma And The Kidney
Chapter Xiii Renal Disease And Cancer
Chapter 65 Onconephrology
Chapter Xiv Acute Kidney Injury
Chapter 66 Pathophysiology And Etiology Of Acute Kidney Injury
Chapter 67 Acute Kidney Injury In The Tropics
Chapter 68 Diagnosis And Clinical Evaluation Of Acute Kidney Injury
Chapter 69 Epidemiology And Prognostic Impact Of Acute Kidney Injury
Chapter 70 Prevention And Nondialytic Management Of Acute Kidney Injury
Chapter 71 Dialytic Management Of Acute Kidney Injury And Intensive Care Unit Nephrology
Chapter 72 Dialytic Management Of Refractory Heart Failure
Chapter 73 Hepatorenal Syndrome
Chapter Xv Drug Therapy In Kidney Disease
Chapter 74 Principles Of Drug Therapy, Dosing, And Prescribing In Chronic Kidney Disease And Renal Replacement Therapy
Chapter 75 Common Issues In Prescribing In Kidney Disease And Renal Replacement Therapy
Chapter 76 Herbal And Over-The-Counter Medicines And The Kidney
Chapter Xvi Chronic Kidney Disease And The Uremic Syndrome
Chapter 77 Epidemiology Of Chronic Kidney Disease And Dialysis
Chapter 78 Pathophysiology Of Disease Progression In Proteinuric And Nonproteinuric Kidney Disease
Chapter 79 Retarding Progression Of Kidney Disease
Chapter 80 Clinical Evaluation And Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 81 Cardiovascular Disease In Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 82 Anemia In Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 83 Other Blood And Immune Disorders In Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 84 Bone And Mineral Disorders In Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 85 Neurologic Complications Of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 86 Gastroenterology And Nutrition In Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 87 Dermatologic Manifestations Of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 88 Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease And Malignant Neoplasms
Chapter Xvii Geriatric And Palliative Nephrology
Chapter 89 Geriatric Nephrology
Chapter Xviii Dialytic Therapies
Chapter 90 Approach To Renal Replacement Therapy
Chapter 91 Vascular Access For Dialytic Therapies
Chapter 92 Diagnostic And Interventional Nephrology
Chapter 93 Hemodialysis
Chapter 94 Hemodialysis
Chapter 95 Acute Complications During Hemodialysis
Chapter 96 Peritoneal Dialysis
Chapter 97 Complications Of Peritoneal Dialysis
Chapter 98 Extracorporeal Therapies For Drug Overdose And Poisoning
Chapter 99 Plasma Exchange
Chapter Xix Transplantation
Chapter 100 Immunologic Principles In Kidney Transplantation
Chapter 101 Immunosuppressive Medications In Kidney Transplantation
Chapter 102 Evaluation And Preoperative Management Of Kidney Transplant Recipient And Donor
Chapter 103 Kidney Transplantation Surgery
Chapter 104 Prophylaxis And Treatment Of Kidney Transplant Rejection
Chapter 105 Medical Management Of The Kidney Transplant Recipient
Chapter 106 Medical Management Of The Kidney Transplant Recipient
Chapter 107 Chronic Allograft Injury
Chapter 108 Recurrent Disease In Kidney Transplantation
Chapter 109 Outcomes Of Renal Transplantation
Chapter 110 Pancreas And Islet Transplantation
Chapter 111 Kidney Disease In Liver, Cardiac, Lung, And Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Chapter Xx Palliative Nephrology
Chapter 112 Palliative Nephrology