Managing renal injury in the elderly patient
Managing renal injury in the elderly patient
"It is predicted that globally the number of people aged 65 years and above will triple during the next few decades. This has important implications for renal injury, since aging is associated with important histologic changes in the kidney and progressive loss of nephrons. This…
Critical care nephrology
by Ronco, C., (Claudio), Bellomo, R., (Rinaldo), Kellum, John A.
Because of the increase in serious kidney diseases, including end-stage renal disease, your role as a nephrologist, intensivist, surgeon, or critical care physician is quickly expanding. Well received in its 1st edition, this 2nd edition continues to provide comprehensive covera…
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious pregnancy complication with increasing incidence that is commonly associated with maternal hypertensive disorders such as preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. The short and long term consequences of AKI remain uncertain. Therefore, we sought to…