Overview

A collection of nineteen independent chapters written by internationally renowned authors, covering a wide range of topics, including the basic concepts and management of acute kidney injury (AKI), contrast induced nephropathy, acute tubular necrosis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, obstructive uropathy, COVID-19, cardiorenal and hepatorenal syndrome. This book also addresses kidney injury in specialised populations like pregnant patients and patients with kidney transplant. A whole chapter is also dedicated to imaging in patients with kidney injury. This book will appeal to renal fellows, nephrologists, and practicing physicians involved in the care of AKI patients in critical care units and medical floors, including all those interested in the advances and innovations undergoing in this field. It brings timely and updated reviews and addresses trends, challenges, and controversies of kidney injury.

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Author:   Stephen Z. Fadem
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.834kg
ISBN:  

9781685070021

ISBN 10:   1685070027
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   01 November 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface; Acute Kidney Injury: A Primer; Approach to the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury; Principles of Management of Acute Kidney Injury; Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury: Biomarkers and Other Novel Tests; Non-invasive Imaging in Acute Kidney Injury; Obstructive Uropathy; Acute Tubular Injury: Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications; Acute Interstitial Nephritis; Contrast Induced Acute Kidney Injury; Acute Kidney Injury in Acute Glomerulonephritis; Acute Kidney Injury Secondary to Dysproteinmias; Acute Kidney Injury and COVID-19; Kidney Injury Associated with Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs; Acute Kidney Injury Associated with Cardiorenal Disease; Hepatorenal Syndrome; Acute Kidney Injury in Malignancy; Principles of Drug Therapy in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury; Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy; Acute Kidney Injury After Kidney Transplantation; Index.

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Kidney Associates, PLLC, St. Lukes Medical Towers, Houston, TX, US

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