This guide provides a comprehensive review of the full spectrum of hypertension in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Targeted towards the busy practitioner, the focus of this volume is on various therapies and how to lower blood pressure through lifestyle changes. Specialist patient populations and hypertension and causes of hypertension are also covered in detail. Clinically-focused and authoritative, this resource offers a rationalized approach to diagnosing and treating hypertension in CKD.
Chapter 1 Epidemiology of Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 2 Assessment of Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 3 Pathophysiology of Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis
Chapter 4 Syndromes of Renovascular Hypertension
Chapter 5 Resistant Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 6 Hypertension in Pregnancy
Chapter 7 Hypertension in the Dialysis Patient
Chapter 8 Hypertension in the Kidney Transplant Recipient
Chapter 9 Hypertensive Urgencies and Emergencies
Chapter 10 Management of Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 11 Genetic Syndromes of Renal Hypertension
Chapter 12 Drug-Induced Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 13 Diagnosis and management of hypertension in children with chronic kidney disease
Chapter 14 Devices to Treat Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
“This is a comprehensive review of hypertension with an essential emphasis on the manifestation of high blood pressure in individuals with chronic kidney disease. … the book is suitable primarily for nephrologists, fellows in training, and all other allied kidney disease associates, such as dialysis nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with a nephrology practice focus. … The full-color figures help illustrate the concepts.” (Kenneth Kafui Afenya, Doody’s Book Reviews, February, 2018) Rajiv Agarwal MD, MBBS, FASN
This guide provides a comprehensive review of the full spectrum of hypertension in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Targeted towards the busy practitioner, the focus of this volume is on various therapies and how to lower blood pressure through lifestyle changes. Specialist patient populations and hypertension and causes of hypertension are also covered in detail. Clinically-focused and authoritative, this resource offers a rationalized approach to diagnosing and treating hypertension in CKD.
Covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in chronic kidney disease
Examines hypertension in different patient populations and clinical settings
Ideal for the busy practicing nephrologist or renal fellow
