Nissenson A.R., Berns J.S., Lerma E. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Nephrology & Hypertension

McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008. — 589 p. — ISBN: 0071447873.Quality: eBookAn up-to-date, accessible guide that covers all major clinical aspects of the adult patient with diseases involving the kidneys and hypertension. Numerous figures and tables are well integrated into structured chapters creating an easy flow of information that helps readers capture key points.In contrast to many other books in this area, this one provides a concise yet comprehensive review of each topic without getting lost in too much detail that interested readers can find in other places. It is a clinically useful tool for anybody interested in the field.Given its concise but comprehensive structure, this book is a great resource for students and residents who want to review basic physiology and pathophysiology but also get up-to-date information on diagnosis and therapy. The wide range of topics also makes it a useful tool for any clinicians at a more senior level who want to quickly review a particular subject. Lastly, due to its easily accessible structure, patients and families seeking medical information also might find it useful. 3 Stars."-Doody's Review Service. Presented in the consistent, easy-to-follow CURRENT style, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Nephrology & Hypertension offers incisive, ready-to-use management protocols and valuable therapeutic guidelines - from authors who are recognized as the field's foremost authoriti.Fluid & Electrolyte Disorders
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Glomerular Disorders
Tubulointerstitial Diseases
Hypertension
Cystic & Genetic Diseases of the Kidney
Renal ReplacementTherapy
Kidney Disease in Special Populations
Special Topics in Nephrology