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The Kidney in Heart Failure

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular events and death.  The coexistence of CKD and heart failure is increasing in prevalence worldwide and requires a unique and subtle approach to patient management.   The Kidney in Heart Failure focuses on the changes that occ...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Bakris, George L. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
Edición:1st ed. 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in heart failure
  • Anemia and cardiovascular risk in the kidney disease patient
  • Renal hemodynamic changes in heart failure
  • Changes in kidney function following heart failure treatment: Focus on RAS Blockade
  • Extracellular fluid volume in the hypoalbuminemic diabetic patient
  • B-Type natriuretic peptide: Beyond a diagnostic criteria
  • Hyperkalemia risk and treatment of heart failure
  • Management of heart failure with renal artery ischemia
  • Treatment of hypertension in heart failure with renal artery ischemia: Role of the kidney
  • Renal consequences of prostaglandin inhibition in heart failure
  • Edema mechanisms in the heart failure patient and treatment options
  • Ultrafiltration for volume control in decompensated heart failure / Combination therapies
  • Cost benefits of minimizing pill counts and dosing regimens
  • New markers of vascular risk
  • Dietary paradoxes to optimize cardiovascular risk management in CKD.