Publisher's Synopsis
The form of kidney disease which results in the gradual loss of kidney function over a period of time is known as chronic kidney disease. It is commonly caused by high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis, diabetes and polycystic kidney disease. Fatigue, loss of appetite, swelling of the legs, etc. are some of the symptoms of this disease. Chronic kidney disease can result in an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Renal replacement and hemodialysis are the most common treatment methods for this disease. Different approaches and evaluations and advanced studies on chronic kidney disease have been included in this book. Clinicians, nephrologists and students in the field of nephrology will find this book full of crucial and unexplored information.
