Edgar V. Lerma

Current essentials nephrology & hypertension - New York: McGraw Hill Professional, c2012 - xiv, 288 p. ; 21 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.

To-the-point diagnostic and therapeutic information on kidney diseases, hypertension, and kidney transplantation

CURRENT Essentials of Nephrology & Hypertension is a practical, state-of-the-art review of the clinical management of kidney disease and hypertension. Concise and authoritative, the book offers a consistent, easy-to-follow presentation and thoroughly addresses hypertension and the full spectrum of kidney diseases.

Conveniently presents one disease per page
Bulleted data covering Essentials of Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment for each disease state
A Pearl, and in most cases, a reference for each condition
Every section or subsection arranged in alphabetical order
Important subspecialty considerations, including care of pediatric, elderly, diabetic, elderly, diabetic, and critical care patients

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