Chronic Kidney Disease: A practical guide to understanding and management

Chronic Kidney Disease (C.K.D.) is rapidly becoming a global healthcare problem with an estimated 10% of the general population affected. As a result, it is becoming increasingly important that primary care physicians and general physic, as well as aspiring nephrologists, have a firm understanding of C.K.D. as well as access to the key information. Practical and highly-accessible, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the understanding and management of patients with C.K.D. . It offers both primary care physicians and non-nephrology specialists an introduction to and insights into the disease. The emphasis is on practical guidance and a focused approach to a number of key topics in the fi