Publisher's Synopsis
Chronic kidney disease is a severe kidney disease in which the functioning of kidney stops gradually over a period of months or years. Its signs and symptoms include loss of appetite, tiredness, vomiting and swelling in the legs. In some cases, the risk factors may even include anemia, high blood pressure, bone disease and cardiovascular disease. Various clinical conditions may be associated with chronic kidney disease and decrease of kidney function, such as uremia, anemia, cardiac arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, etc. Uremia is a condition in which there are very high levels of urea present in the blood. It often leads to kidney failure. The topics included in this book on chronic kidney disease are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It aims to shed light on some of its unexplored aspects and the recent researches in this field. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying about chronic kidney disease as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.
