The monograph entitled Practical Handbook of Nephrology and Clinical Cases on Kidney Diseases has been published by Varna Medical University Press in 2017. It is an 84-page book well-illustrated by 17 figures. It consists of 11 clinical cases with follow up questions. It is an excellent manual for medical students and young professionals.

 

Table of contents:

I. Kidney Functions

II. Water – Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance

III. Diseases Leading to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

1. Nephritic Syndrome. Nephrotic Syndrome. Proteinuria. Hematuria

2. Urinary Tract Infections. Pyelonephritis. Kidney Stone Disease

3. Acute and Chronic Glomerulonephritis

4. Polycystic Kidney Disease

5. Satelite Nephropathies

IV. Acute Kidney Injury

V. Chronic Kidney Disease

VI. Renal Replacement Therapy

1. Hemodialysis – Plasmapheresis

2. CAPD

3. Kidney Transplantation

VII. Clinical Cases in Nephrology Practice. Discussion Questions