Harrisons Nephrology and Acid Base Disorders

Featuring the chapters on nephrology and acid-base disorders that appear in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.. Inside you'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors---presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or exam/certification preparation.

The authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Nephrology and Acid Base Disorders

Featuring the chapters on Nephrology and Acid Base Disorders that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliabilty that has defined Harrison's.

You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors -- presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Nephrology and Acid Base Disorders is a must for students and clinicians alike.

Harrison's Nephrology and Acid Base Disorders delivers:

• All the relevant chapters from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e
• A complete chapter from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD
• Content updates and new developments
• Reference updates
• 60+ questions and answers from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e

Everything you would expect from Harrison's tailored to your specialty
Introduction to the Renal System; Alterations of Renal Function and Electrolytes; Acute and Chronic Renal Failure; Glomerular and Tubular Disorders; Renal Vascular Disease; Urinary Tract Infections and Obstruction; Cancer of the Kidney and Urinary Tract; Appendix: Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance; Review and Self-Assessment

The Harrison’s specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:
Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

This authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Nephrology and Acid-Base Disorders. Featuring the chapters on Nephrology and Acid-Base Disorders that appear in the landmark "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17/e", this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's. You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors - presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, "Harrison's Nephrology and Acid Base Disorders" is a must for students and clinicians alike. "Harrison's Nephrology and Acid-Base Disorders" delivers: current, complete coverage of all major renal-related presentations and diseases, as well as acid-base and electrolyte disorders; 63 high-yield self-assessment Q&A for exam and board review drawn from "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17/e"; a timely focus on the impact of scientific advances, with a look at how genetics and molecular biology are transforming the field; new diagnostic and treatment strategies based on evidence from recent clinical studies; integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented chapters; valuable content in print form from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD; helpful appendix that highlights laboratory values of clinical importance; and, everything you would expect from Harrison's tailored to your specialty. The Harrison's specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17/e": Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; and, Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD.

Contributors		vii
Preface		ix
Section I Introduction to the Renal System
1 Basic Biology of the Kidney		2	(12)
Alfred L. George, Jr.
Eric G. Neilson
2 Adaptation of the Kidney to Renal Injury		14	(8)
Raymond C. Harris, Jr.
Eric G. Neilson
Section II Alterations of Renal Function and Electrolytes
3 Azotemia and Urinary Abnormalities		22	(10)
Bradley M. Denker
Barry M. Brenner
4 Atlas of Urinary Sediments and Renal Biopsies		32	(10)
Agnes B. Fogo
Eric G. Neilson
5 Acidosis and Alkalosis		42	(14)
Thomas D. DuBose, Jr.
6 Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances		56	(17)
Gary G. Singer
Barry M. Brenner
7 Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia		73	(5)
Sundeep Khosla
8 Hyperuricemia and Gout		78	(10)
Robert L. Wortmann
H. Ralph Schumacher
Lan X. Chen
9 Nephrolithiasis		88	(10)
John R. Asplin
Fredric L. Coe
Murray J. Favus
Section III Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
10 Acute Renal Failure		98	(15)
Kathleen D. Liu
Glenn M. Chertow
11 Chronic Kidney Disease		113	(17)
Joanne M. Bargman
Karl Skorecki
12 Dialysis in the Treatment of Renal Failure		130	(7)
Kathleen D. Liu
Glenn M. Chertow
13 Transplantation in the Treatment of Renal Failure		137	(10)
Charles B. Carpenter
Edgar L. Milford
Mohamed H. Sayegh
14 Infections in Transplant Recipients		147	(9)
Robert Finberg
Joyce Fingeroth
Section IV Glomerular and Tubular Disorders
15 Glomerular Diseases		156	(24)
Julia B. Lewis
Eric G. Neilson
16 Polycystic Kidney Disease and Other Inherited Tubular Disorders		180	(16)
David J. Salant
Parul S. Patel
17 Tubulointerstitial Diseases of the Kidney		196	(8)
Alan S. L. Yu
Barry M. Brenner
Section V Renal Vascular Disease
18 Vascular Injury to the Kidney		204	(8)
Kamal F. Badr
Barry M. Brenner
19 Hypertensive Vascular Disease		212	(24)
Theodore A. Kotchen
Section VI Urinary Tract Infections and Obstruction
20 Urinary Tract Infections, Pyelonephritis, and Prostatitis		236	(12)
Walter E. Stamm
21 Urinary Tract Obstruction		248	(6)
Julian L. Seifter
Barry M. Brenner
Sction VII Cancer of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
22 Bladder and Renal Cell Carcinomas		254	(7)
Howard I. Scher
Robert J. Motzer
Appendix Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance		261	(16)
Alexander Kratz
Michael A. Pesce
Daniel J. Fink
Review and Self-Assessment		277	(22)
Charles Wiener
Gerald Bloomfield
Cynthia D. Brown
Joshua Schiffer
Adam Spivak
Index		299

J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine Vice President for Medical Affairs and Lewis Landsberg Dean Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD Hersey Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine Harvard Medical School; Chairman, Department of Medicine Physician-in-Chief, Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA