Hypertension is common in patients with kidney disease for a number of reasons, three of which are salt retention, inappropriate action by the renin-angiotensin system and overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Of all causes of hypertension, renal artery stenosis (narrowing) has attracted considerable attention, since it is was once thought to be a rare cause of hypertension and yet, now, it is clear that it is the most common cause of secondary hypertension. Renal patients suffer more resistant hypertension and require thorough investigation for renal disease. George Bakris and his peers examine all aspects of hypertension in the renal patient. This is an essential guide to the effective management of the renovascular patient

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Updated to reflect today’s practice guidelines, the new edition of this comprehensive text remains the definitive resource on all aspects of renal transplantation, including immunological, pathological, psychological and ethical considerations. It examines evaluation, management, and procurement of living and deceased donor kidneys, the selection of suitable recipients, interpretation of graft dysfunction, and expected survival based upon a large database of information. There are comprehensive chapters on pediatric renal transplantation and on renal transplantation in the developing world. Extensive tables and figures and comprehensive lists of references with each chapter enhance its value to the transplant team. A multidisciplinary approach from internationally renowned contributors from around the world-many new to this edition-offers practice-applicable guidance for all members of the transplant team, with coverage encompassing applied science, clinical information, and surgical procedures. This 6th edition remains the balanced reference you need to stay apprised of issues important to successful kidney transplantation.
* Provides a comprehensive description of surgical techniques, immunosuppressive methods, outcomes, risks, and medical considerations related to kidney transplantation, both in adults and children, in one convenient reference.

* Presents more than 335 superb illustrations-50 in full color-that demonstrate key concepts and nuances of techniques.

* Features a multidisciplinary approach from contributors from around the world-many new to this edition-offers practice-applicable guidance for all members of the transplant team, with coverage encompassing applied science, clinical information, and surgical procedures.

* Offers evidence-based decision making advice in renal transplantation-supported by a wealth of data in chapters written by internationally recognized experts-to help you make the most informed clinical decisions.
* Offers new tables and figures as well as revised and updated chapters that report new data and present current practice guidelines.

* Features a new chapter on transplantation in the sensitized patient to assist you with transplant cases that present unique challenges.

* Describes the latest preclinical and clinical immunosuppressive strategies, to help you see the link between clinical issues and the basic sciences.

* Offers tissue typing methodology updates, equipping you with the newest methods of assessing immune responses to the kidney.

* Features a new chapter on chronic allograft nephropathy

Here’s an in-depth, quick-reference, problem-solving resource for those involved in the care of dialysis patients. More than 120 world-class authorities discuss dialysis techniques, mechanical considerations, and complications related to various diseases for both pediatric and adult patients. Selected annotated references and excellent cross-referencing between chapters help you find answers fast, and more than 100 photos, drawings, charts, and tables, mostly in color, clarify complex topics. Providing practical, immediately useful guidelines that can be applied directly to patient care, this book is a “must-have” for all dialysis caregivers.
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* Offers dialysis guidance for both adult and pediatric patients in one convenient source.

* Features a readable hands-on approach, allowing you to quickly review the complicated concepts of dialysis.

* Includes helpful annotated bibliography lists in each section for further in-depth research on any subject.

* Explains complex dialysis concepts through abundant diagrams, photos, line drawings, and tables.
* Features a new 4-color format, enabling you to find the guidance you need more quickly.

* Includes coverage of convective dialytic therapies and the results of recent clinical trials.

* Ensures that you keep current on pediatric dialysis concerns prevention and treatment with new chapters including prevention and treatment of bone disease, management of anemia, assessing quality of life in pediatric patients undergoing dialysis, and immunizations in children undergoing dialysis