Manual of Nephrology

This manual is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of common renal disorders.

Beginning with an introduction to renal anatomy, physiology and histopathology, the following chapters discuss investigations and diagnosis techniques.

Each of the following sections is dedicated to the management of different renal problems, including acute kidney injury, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, urinary tract infection, chronic kidney disease and more.

The final chapters cover nutrition, drug dosing, and renal replacement therapy. A complete chapter discusses urological issues from the point of view of a nephrologist.

Each chapter is enhanced by images, illustrations and tables, and includes analytical and concept-based multiple choice questions to help revision.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of common renal disorders
• Includes sections on nutrition, drug dosing and renal replacement therapy
• Complete chapter dedicated to urology for the nephrologist
• Each topic features multiple choice questions to help revision

1. Renal Anatomy and Physiology: A Clinical Perspective
2. Basics of Renal Histopathology 
3. An Approach to Patient with Kidney Disease              
4. Investigations in Renal Diseases
5. Acute Kidney Injury
6. Chronic Kidney Disease
7. Electrolyte Disorders
8. Acid-base Disorders
9. Urinary Tract Infection
10. Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
11. Urology for Nephrologist                       
12. Hypertension  
13. Nutrition in Renal Diseases
14. Drug Dosing in Renal Diseases
15. Renal Replacement Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Index

Pranaw Kumar Jha MD DNB
Consultant

Vijay Kher MD DM FAMS FRCPE
Chairman

Both at Division of Nephrology and Transplant Medicine, Medanta Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta - The Medicity Gurgaon, Haryana, India