Up-to-date easy-to-read and rich with dynamic visual aids and engaging learning resources
Renal Pathophysiology: The Essentials 6th Edition helps you develop a confident
understanding of the complex mechanisms that cause kidney dysfunction and disease. This
case-based approach grounds renal disease in realistic scenarios that open each chapter and are
accompanied by learning objectives and integrated open-ended questions to reinforce your
mastery of the material and challenge you to apply what you’ve learned. Updated with the
latest clinical advances and research as well as new cases questions and online tools this
6th Edition makes difficult concepts approachable and helps you establish a foundation for
success in clinical practice. UPDATED! Content keeps students current with the latest
developments in diagnosis and treatment of kidney dysfunction and renal disease including
expanded coverage of interstitial diseases. UPDATED! Case Presentations in each chapter
—including additional cases new to this edition—provide critical practice applying knowledge to
real clinical situations. UPDATED! Thought Questions & Answers in every chapter encourage
reflection and provide valuable self-assessment including new questions available in the text
and online. NEW! Animations available online clarify important renal pathophysiology concepts
in vivid detail. Case Discussions close out each chapter with the opportunity to compare
possible approaches and reinforce the correct ones.
