Pragmatic Trial of Hospitalization Rate in Chronic Kidney Disease

This book sheds light on the different aspects related to pathophysiology and clinical aspects of chronic kidney disease (CKD), providing interesting insights into not only inflammation and cardiovascular risk but also the interplay of hormones and the functional aspects of endothelial function. In addition, chapters dealing with genetic aspects of polycystic kidney disease and also the clinical handling of patients with CKD and peritoneal dialysis will be beneficial for the open-minded reader.

This comprehensive volume provides a detailed review on the general work up of chronic kidney disease-associated resistant hypertension.

This comprehensive volume provides a detailed review on the general work up of chronic kidney disease-associated resistant hypertension. This title is separated into four parts; the first of which provides definitions, epidemiology, characteristics, risk stratification and outcomes of resistant and apparent treatment resistant hypertension.