Core Concepts in Hypertension in Kidney Disease, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016

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

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