Overview

The female patient with chronic kidney disease often requires care that differs from the male patient. Particularly in the pregnant patient, a specialized body of knowledge is required to provide optimal care. This book focuses on such issues encountered during pregnancy including physiology and pathophysiology of pregnancy, hypertension, preeclampsia, various electrolyte disorders, nephrolithiasis, pharmacological management in the pregnant patient with kidney disease and during breastfeeding, acute kidney and chronic kidney disease, dialysis of the pregnant patient, lupus nephritis, thrombotic microangiopathy, glomerular disease management, use of renal biopsy during pregnancy, care of the female transplant patient, contraceptive counseling and postpartum care, various endocrine disorders, and bone disease in the female patient with chronic kidney disease.  This book features the latest evidence and clinical approaches for the beginner or for the experienced practitioners whocare for pregnant woman or even for those who require expertise in women’s health. Written by experts in the field, Obstetric and Gynecologic Nephrology: Women’s Health Issues in the Patient with Kidney Disease is a valuable resource for clinicians and practitioners involved in the care and treatment of obstetric and gynecologic patients afflicted with kidney disease. 

Full Product Details

Author:   Mala Sachdeva ,  Ilene Miller
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.752kg
ISBN:  

9783030253233

ISBN 10:   3030253236
Pages:   291
Publication Date:   06 November 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Renal Physiology in Pregnancy.- Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy.- Preeclampsia and Renal Disease in Pregnancy: Obstetric Perspective.- Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: Nephrologist Perspective.- Renal Manifestations In Lupus Pregnancy.- Glomerular Disease and Pregnancy.- Renal Biopsy in Pregnancy: Risks, Benefits, Pathologic Findings, and Illustrative Examples.- Nephrolithiasis and Pregnancy.- Electrolyte Disorders in Pregnancy.- Endocrine Considerations in Pregnant Women with Chronic Kidney Disease.- Acute Kidney Injury During Pregnancy.- Chronic Kidney Disease in Pregnancy.- Dialyzing a Pregnant Woman.- Pregnancy and Kidney Transplantation.- Outcomes of Pregnancy after Transplantation: National Transplant Pregnancy Registry.- Contraception in Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Transplantation.- Pharmacologic, Breastfeeding, and Nutritional Considerations During Pregnancy and Postpartum.- Bone Health in Women with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Reviews

"""The book is written for the those involved in the care of female patients with kidney disease. Therefore, providers in nephrology and obstetrics will find the book useful. ... For now, this book will provide a very useful tool for nephrologists and particularly trainees in nephrology and obstetrics."" (Jon Webb, Doody's Book Reviews, September 25, 2020)"

The book is written for the those involved in the care of female patients with kidney disease. Therefore, providers in nephrology and obstetrics will find the book useful. ... For now, this book will provide a very useful tool for nephrologists and particularly trainees in nephrology and obstetrics. (Jon Webb, Doody's Book Reviews, September 25, 2020)

Author Information

Mala Sachdeva, MD Northwell Health System Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension  Great Neck, NY USA  Ilene Miller, MD Northwell Health System Great Neck, NY USA

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