Like its highly acclaimed predecessors, the Fifth Edition of this classic effectively integrates the essentials of renal and electrolyte physiology with the common clinical disorders of acid-base and electrolyte balance.

FEATURES:

• An easy-to-read writing style that demystifies this difficult subject
• Basic science coverage of water and electrolyte physiology, renal physiology, and regulation of water and electrolyte balance
• Clinical chapters that quickly guide you through key points of etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of common disorders
• Crystal clear figures and handy tables that summarize key information
• End-of-chapter problems that test mastery of the material

NEW IN THIS EDITION:

• New sections on endothelin and nitric oxide
• State-of-the-art information on the properties of the calcium-sensing receptor
• Revised and expanded coverage of the neurologic sequelae of hyponatremia
• In-depth discussion of the edematous states, including heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, and cirrhosis
• Hundreds of new references

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