DIAGNOSTIC TESTS IN NEPHROLOGY

by J. Bradley; K. Smith

• ISBN13: 9780340740859
• ISBN10: 034074085X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-25
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold Publishers

Summary

This book provides a detailed review of diagnostic tests used in the investigation and management of patients with renal disease. The book is aimed at postgraduate doctors, but the diversity of topics covered means that, in addition to nephrologists, it would be useful to doctors practicing ina number of specialities involved in the diagnosis of renal disease, including immunology, radiology and pathology, and other health workers (e.g. nurses, dieticians) in renal units. The aim is to provide a reference book for libraries and departments, as well as individual doctors. The book isdivided into two parts: in the first a detailed description of tests used in nephrology, and the interpretation of abnormal results, is given. The second part describes how these tests are used in the investigation of specific renal disorders. The emphasis in the first part is on the principlesunderlying the test, understanding how it is performed, and the interpretation of abnormal results. The second part describes indications for the tests, and their use in clinical practice.

Table of Contents

Diagnostic Tests

The biochemical investigation of renal disease

Hematology

Examination of the urine

Immunological tests in nephrology

Radiology

Nuclear medicine

Renal biopsy

Inherited renal diseases and genetic counselling

Renal Investigations in Clinical Practice

Diagnosis of acute renal failure

Chronic renal failure

Transplantation

Hypertension

Pregnancy

Pediatric renal disease

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