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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Disorders of water homeostasis -- Renal sodium excretion, edematous disorders, and diuretic use -- Pathogenesis and management of metabolic acidosis and alkalosis -- Pathophysiology and management of respiratory and mixed acid-base disorders -- Disorders of potassium metabolism -- Disorders of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin d, and parathyroid hormone activity -- Normal and abnormal magnesium metabolism -- Disorders of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system -- The kidney in hypertension -- Acute kidney injury: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management -- Chronic kidney disease: manifestations and pathogenesis -- Obstructive nephropathy: pathophysiology and management -- Renal physiology and pathophysiology in pregnancy -- Proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome -- The glomerulopathies.

"Geared to residents and fellows in nephrology, internal medicine, and other specialties, Renal and Electrolyte Disorders bridges the gap between basic and clinical sciences for the many disorders associated with electrolyte imbalances and kidney dysfunction. This edition has been thoroughly revised by worldrenowned contributors to reflect recent developments in renal pathophysiology"--Provided by publisher.