Handbook of Nephrology and Hypertension

Handbook of Nephrology and Hypertension

Descripcion del producto

Edition
6
ISBN/ISSN
9780781795302
Product Format
PB-Paperback
Pages
384
Illustration
26
Table
107
Series
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series
Edition
6
Publication Date
September 16, 2008
Weight
0.69

Author(s)

Christopher S. Wilcox MD, PhD, C. Craig Tisher MD

Book Description

Now in its Sixth Edition, this manual offers a concise, thorough guide for treating patients with a wide range of kidney disorders and hypertension. It features brief, focused chapters with abundant tables and algorithms. Coverage includes practical information on renal transplant and dialysis, the main classes of drugs used for hypertension and renal protection, and how to prescribe for patients with renal diseases. Chapters are all written by clinicians with extensive experience in managing the disorders. This completely updated edition includes new medications, new imaging modalities such as MR angiography, current terminology, and up-to-date information on diabetic kidney disorders.