Managing the Kidney when the Heart is Failing

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Bakris, George L. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Cardiology.; Nephrology.; Medicine & Public Health.

The presence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) increases the risk of death from cardiovascular causes and makes the management of heart failure difficult.  The coexistence of CKD and heart failure is increasing in prevalence worldwide and requires a unique and subtle approach to patient management.  ...

Table of Contents:

•   Epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease in Heart Failure
• Changes in Kidney Function Following Heart Failure Treatment: Focus on RAS Blockade
• Hyperkalemia Risk and Treatment of Heart Failure.-Management of Heart Failure with Renal Artery Ischaemia
• Combination Therapy in Hypertension Treatment
• Edema Mechanisms in the Heart Failure Patient and Treatment Options
• Ultrafiltration and Heart Failure.