
National Kidney Foundation Primer on Kidney Diseases
- 8th Edition - January 25, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Scott F. Gilbert, Daniel E. Weiner, National Kidney Foundation
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 9 1 2 2 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 9 1 2 3 - 6
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Request a sales quoteWell organized and highly readable, the National Kidney Foundation Primer on Kidney Diseases has offered clear, comprehensive coverage of adult and pediatric kidney diseases for more than 25 years. The thoroughly revised 8th Edition of this authoritative, practical reference covers every relevant topic in the field, making it an excellent resource for residency, fellowship, clinical practice, and board review. It brings you completely up to date with key topics in this fast-changing field, including ongoing clinical research and changing treatment protocols.
This powerful learning tool and clinical reference is a joint publication of Elsevier and the National Kidney Foundation.
Covers every relevant topic in nephrology—from anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to diagnosis and management of kidney disease, to fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation.
Presents complex material in a clear, easy-to-understand manner that is both accessible for residents and fellows and comprehensive enough for practicing nephrologists.
Offers new guidance for management of COVID-19 in the Viral Nephropathies chapter.
Contains two new chapters on Global Kidney Disease, and Conservative Kidney Management (CKM), a palliative care option for treating kidney failure without dialysis.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Part 1 Structure and Function of the Kidney
- Chapter 1 Overview of Kidney Structure and Function
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Renal Circulation
- Glomerulus
- Tubular Function
- Nephron Segments
- Salt and Volume Regulation
- Water and Osmoregulation
- Regulation of Body Fluid Acidity and Potassium
- Renal Handling of Glucose, Amino Acids, Organic Anions, and Cations
- Bibliography
- Chapter 2 Kidney Development
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Development of the Mammalian Kidney
- Kidney Malformations
- Clinical Management of Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 3 Assessment of Kidney Function in Acute and Chronic Settings
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Measurement of the Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Estimation of the Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Clinical Application of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 4 Urinalysis and Urine Microscopy
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Specimen Collection and Handling
- Physical and Chemical Properties of the Urine
- Microscopic Examination of the Spun Urinary Sediment
- Bibliography
- Chapter 5 Hematuria and Proteinuria
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Hematuria
- PROTEINURIA
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 6 Imaging of the Kidneys
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Imaging Modalities
- Kidney Cysts and Masses
- Other Kidney Imaging Findings
- Radionuclide Kidney Evaluation and Obstruction
- Diffuse Kidney Parenchymal Disease
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Imaging in Kidney Transplant
- Contrast Agents for Imaging
- Key Bibliography
- Part 2 Acid-Base and Electrolytes
- Chapter 7 Hyponatremia and Hypoosmolar Disorders
- Abstract
- Key Words
- Definitions
- Pathogenesis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Clinical Manifestations of Hyponatremia
- Treatment
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 8 Hypernatremia and Hyperosmolar Disorders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Definitions
- Background
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Manifestations
- Pathophysiology
- Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Approach
- Treatment
- Complications of Hypernatremia
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 9 Volume, Edema, and the Clinical Use of Diuretics
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Diuretic Classes
- Adaptation to Diuretic Therapy
- Diuretic Treatment of Edema
- Diuretic Resistance: Causes and Treatment
- Special Considerations in Edema Management
- Diuretic-Related Adverse Events
- Bibliography
- Chapter 10 Disorders of Potassium Metabolism
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Potassium Homeostasis
- Laboratory Tests to Evaluate Potassium Disorders
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 11 Disorders of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium Homeostasis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Normal Physiology
- Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
- Bibliography
- Chapter 12 Approach to Acid-Base Disorders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Acidemia, Alkalemia, Acidosis, and Alkalosis
- Simple (Single) Acid-Base Disturbances and Compensation
- Anion Gap
- Mixed Acid-Base Disturbances
- Bibliography
- Chapter 13 Metabolic Acidosis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Overview of Acid-Base Balance
- Evaluation of Urinary Acidification
- Complications of Acidosis
- Approach to Metabolic Acidosis
- Anion Gap Acidosis
- Hyperchloremic Metabolic Acidosis
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 14 Metabolic Alkalosis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Pathogenesis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Metabolic Alkalosis Due to Exogenous Bicarbonate Loads
- Metabolic Alkalosis Associated with Extracellular Fluid Volume Contraction, K+ Depletion, and Secondary Hyperreninemic Hyperaldosteronism
- Metabolic Alkalosis Associated with Extracellular Fluid Volume Expansion, Hypertension, and Hyperaldosteronism
- Symptoms of Metabolic Alkalosis
- Treatment of Metabolic Alkalosis
- Bibliography
- Chapter 15 Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Respiratory Acidosis
- Respiratory Alkalosis
- Key Bibliography
- Part 3 Glomerular Diseases
- Chapter 16 Glomerular Clinicopathologic Syndromes
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nephritic Syndrome
- C3 Glomerulopathy
- Thrombotic Microangiopathies
- Inherited Glomerular Disorders with Basement Membrane Abnormalities
- Kidney Biopsy
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 17 ANCA-Associated Kidney Disease and Vasculitis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Classification of AAV
- Pathogenesis
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Features
- Diagnosis
- Kidney Pathology
- Drug-Induced AAV
- Concurrent Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease
- Treatment
- Bibliography
- Chapter 18 Minimal Change Disease
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Terminology and Histopathology
- Pathophysiology
- Incidence
- Clinical Presentation
- Initial Treatment
- Short-Term Course
- Long-Term Treatment
- Prognosis
- Conclusion
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 19 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Clinical Features and Diagnosis
- The Six Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Clinical Syndromes
- Shared Pathways of Glomerular Injury
- Pathology
- Clinical Course
- Therapy
- Acknowledgment
- Bibliography
- Chapter 20 Membranous Nephropathy
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Clinical Features
- Pathology
- Pathogenesis
- Genetic Associations
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis of Primary Membranous Nephropathy
- Treatment
- Newer Therapies
- Complications of Therapy
- Management Plan for Primary Membranous Nephropathy
- Treatment of Secondary Membranous Nephropathy
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 21 Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy and Related Disorders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Presentation
- Secondary Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy
- Pathology
- Pathogenesis
- Genetics of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy
- Natural History and Prognosis
- Treatment of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy
- Follow-Up
- Kidney Transplant
- Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura)
- Bibliography
- Part 4 Kidney in Systemic Diseases
- Chapter 22 Complement-Mediated Glomerulonephritis and Thrombotic Microangiopathy
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Brief Overview of the Complement System
- Complement in Immune-Complex Glomerulonephritis
- C3 Glomerulopathy
- Complement-Mediated Thrombotic Microangiopathy
- Comparison of the Underlying Mechanisms of C3 Glomerulopathy and Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 23 Infection-Related Glomerulonephritis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Clinical Features
- Epidemiology
- Histopathology
- Differential Diagnosis
- Pathogenesis
- Treatment and Prognosis
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 24 Viral Nephropathies: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and SARS-CoV-2
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Hepatitis C Virus
- Hepatitis B
- SARS-CoV-2
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 25 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and the Kidney
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Presentation
- Evaluation
- Treatment
- Prognosis
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 26 Pathogenesis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Key words
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
- PATHOLOGY
- STRUCTURAL–FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE
- REVERSAL OF DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE LESIONS
- MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES
- CONCLUSION
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 27 Onconephrology
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Thrombotic Microangiopathy
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Glomerular Diseases and Paraneoplastic Syndromes
- Lymphoma and Leukemia
- Radiation-Associated Kidney Injury
- Electrolyte Abnormalities
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Malignancy
- Kidney Cysts and Kidney Cancer
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 28 Myeloma, Amyloid, and Other Dysproteinemias
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Immunoglobulin Light-Chain Metabolism and Clinical Detection
- Glomerular Lesions of Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
- Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis and Immunotactoid Glomerulopathy
- Tubulointerstitial Lesions of Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
- Other Tubulointerstitial Kidney Lesions Including Proximal Tubulopathy
- Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 29 Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Abstract
- Key Words
- The Challenge in Defining Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Prognostic Impact of Changes in Kidney Function in Heart Failure
- Pathophysiology of Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Therapeutic Strategies for Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Chapter 30 Liver Disease, Acute Kidney Dysfunction, and the Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Pathophysiology of aki in Liver Disease and Hrs
- Definitions and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Conclusion
- Key Bibliography
- Part 5 Acute Kidney Injury
- Chapter 31 Clinical Approach to the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
- Abstract
- Pathophysiology
- Acute Kidney Injury Definition
- Tools for Diagnosis, Staging, and Evaluation of Acute Kidney Injury
- Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 32 Acute Tubular Injury and Acute Tubular Necrosis
- Abstract
- Ischemic Acute Tubular Injury
- Acute Tubular Injury by Endogenous Nephrotoxins
- SARS-CoV-2-Related Acute Tubular Injury
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 33 Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- Abstract
- Clinical Presentation
- Laboratory Findings
- Imaging
- Pathology
- Pathogenesis
- Causes of Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- Treatment
- Key Bibliography
- Part 6 Drugs and the Kidney
- Chapter 34 Kidney Disease Caused by Therapeutic Agents
- Abstract
- Kidney Susceptibility to Nephrotoxic Agents
- Kidney Injury Associated With Medications
- Diagnostic Agents
- Therapeutic Agents
- Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
- CAR-T Cell Therapy
- Antimicrobial Agents
- Miscellaneous
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 35 Principles of Drug Therapy in Patients With Decreased Kidney Function
- Abstract
- Drug Absorption
- Drug Distribution
- Drug Metabolism and Transport
- Kidney Excretion of Drugs
- Estimation of Kidney Function for Drug-Dosing Purposes
- Strategies for Drug Therapy Individualization
- Clinical Decision Support Tools
- Conclusions
- Key Bibliography
- Part 7 Hereditary Kidney Disease
- Chapter 36 APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Ancestry and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Clinical Implications of APOL1
- Second Hits and Modifying Factors
- APOL1 and Kidney Transplantation: Insights into Disease Pathogenesis
- Trypanosoma Sub-Species and APOL1 Kidney Risk Variants
- Mode of Inheritance
- Mechanism of Kidney Injury
- Genetic Testing and Involvement of Communities of African Descent
- Conclusions
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 37 Genetically Based Kidney Transport Disorders
- Abstract
- Disorders of Proximal Tubular Transport Function
- Disorders of Transport in the Medullary Thick Ascending Limb of Henle
- Disorders of Transport in the Distal Convoluted Tubule
- Disorders of Transport in the Collecting Tubule
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 38 Sickle Cell Nephropathy
- Abstract
- Pathophysiology
- Kidney Hemodynamics
- Tubulointerstitial Disease
- Sickle Cell Glomerulopathy
- Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Sickle Cell Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease in Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Trait
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 39 Polycystic and Other Cystic Kidney Diseases
- Abstract
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
- Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 40 Nephronophthisis and Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Epidemiology
- Pathology
- Pathogenesis
- Clinical Features and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 41 Alport Syndrome and Related Disorders
- Abstract
- Phenotypic Variability in X-Linked Alport Syndrome
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Immunochemistry
- Pathology
- Clinical Features
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Related Disorders
- Approach to the Patient with ‘Hereditary Nephritis’
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 42 Fabry Disease
- Abstract
- Kidney Manifestations of Fabry Disease
- Pathology of Kidney Disease in Fabry Disease
- Treatment Issues in Fabry Disease
- Key Bibliography
- Part 8 Tubulointerstitial Diseases
- Chapter 43 Chronic Tubulointerstitial Disease
- Abstract
- Histopathology
- Mechanisms of Tubulointerstitial Fibrosis
- Clinical Features
- Clinical Course and Therapy
- Distinct Causes of Chronic Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 44 Obstructive Uropathy
- Abstract
- Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction
- Bilateral Ureteral Obstruction
- Tubular Dysfunction
- Fibrosis
- Apoptosis
- Postobstructive Diuresis
- Specific Causes of Obstructions
- Obstruction With Infection
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 45 Nephrolithiasis
- Abstract
- Epidemiology
- Nephrolithiasis as a Systemic Disease
- Acute Renal Colic
- Types of Stones
- Pathogenesis
- Clinical Evaluation
- Metabolic Evaluation
- Medical Treatments
- Hyperoxaluria-Related Disorders and Systemic Oxalosis
- Calcium Phosphate Stones
- Noncalcium Stones
- Surgical Management of Stones
- Long-Term Follow-Up
- Acknowledgment
- Key Bibliography
- Part 9 Special Circumstances
- Chapter 46 Kidney Diseases in Infants and Children
- Abstract
- Kidney Development and Maturation
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertension
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 47 The Kidney in Pregnancy
- Abstract
- Kidney Anatomy and Physiology During Normal Pregnancy
- Assessment of Kidney Function
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
- Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy in Women With Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Biopsy in Pregnancy
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 48 Management of Kidney Disease in the Elderly
- Abstract
- Epidemiology of CKD in the Elderly
- Management of Older Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Failure in Older Adults
- Patient-Centered Approach to Treatment Decisions
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 49 Global Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Acute Kidney Injury
- CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
- Kidney Failure
- Conclusions
- Key Bibliography
- Part 10 Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chapter 50 Development and Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Treatment and Prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease Progression
- Conclusion
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 51 Staging and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Course, Definition, Classification, and Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Detection, Evaluation, Predicting Prognosis, and Management
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 52 Nutrition and Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Nutrient Metabolism in Kidney Disease
- Assessment of Nutritional Status in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
- Prevention and Treatment of Protein Energy Wasting
- Nutrition in Acute Kidney Injury
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 53 Bone and Mineral Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Pathogenesis of Abnormal Mineral Metabolism and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pathogenesis of Bone Disease Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease
- Histologic Classification of Bone Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Epidemiology of Bone Disease
- Clinical Manifestations of Bone Diseases Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diagnosis of Bone Diseases Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Treatment of Mineral and Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 54 Cardiac Function and Cardiovascular Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Types of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Prevention and Treatment
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Heart Failure
- Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death
- Stroke and Stroke Prevention
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 55 Anemia and Other Hematologic Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abstract
- Anemia
- Other Hematologic Manifestations of Kidney Disease
- Key Bibliography
- Part 11 Treatment of Kidney Failure
- Chapter 56 Hemodialysis and Hemofiltration
- Abstract
- Principal Functions of Hemodialysis
- Dialyzer
- Dialysate
- Preparing Patients for Maintenance Hemodialysis
- Initiation and Prescription of Hemodialysis
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 57 Peritoneal Dialysis
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Current State
- Anatomy of the Peritoneal Membrane
- Physiology of PD
- Assessment of Peritoneal Solute and Water Transport
- PD Access
- PD Modalities
- PD Solutions
- Prescribing PD
- PD Adequacy and Goal-Directed Dialysis
- Nutrition
- Complications of PD
- PD in Special Populations
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 58 Conservative Kidney Management
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Elective Ckm Versus Choice-Restricted Care
- Why Patients Choose CKM
- Discussing Ckm with Patients and Families
- PROVIDING CKM
- Global Trends and Care Models for Ckm
- Challenges and Opportunities in Ckm
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 59 Selection of Prospective Kidney Transplant Recipients and Donors
- Abstract
- Who Should Be Considered for Kidney Transplantation?
- Timing of Referral
- Medical Evaluation for Transplantation
- Deceased Donor Organs
- Living Kidney Donation
- Conclusion
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 60 Posttransplantation Monitoring and Outcomes
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Routine Follow-Up
- Monitoring Allograft Function
- Immunosuppression
- Infectious Complications
- Malignancy
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hematologic Complications
- Mineral Bone Metabolism and Disease
- Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders
- Hyperuricemia and Gout
- Sexual Function and Fertility
- Mental Health
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 61 Immunosuppression in Transplantation
- Abstract
- Physiology of Immunorecognition
- Strategies for Immunosuppression
- Immune Monitoring
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 62 Infectious Complications of Kidney Transplantation
- Abstract
- Timing of Infectious Complications in Kidney Transplantation
- Donor-Derived Infections and Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Infectious Disease Prevention Strategies
- Common Infectious Complications of Kidney Transplantation
- Key Bibliography
- Part 12 Hypertension
- Chapter 63 Pathogenesis of Hypertension
- Abstract
- Pathophysiology of Hypertension
- Implicated Mediators of Hypertension
- Pathogenesis of Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 64 Evaluation and Management of Hypertension
- Abstract
- Evaluation of Hypertension
- Management of Hypertension
- Goal Blood Pressure Levels
- Conclusion
- Key Bibliography
- Chapter 65 Secondary Hypertension
- Definition and Prevalence of Secondary Hypertension
- Clinical Opportunites To Diagnose Secondary Hypertension
- Clinical Syndromes Suggestive of Secondary Hypertension
- Specific Causes of Secondary Hypertension
- Key Bibliography
- Index
- Edition: 8
- Published: January 25, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 688
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323791229
- eBook ISBN: 9780323791236
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