Synopses & Reviews
The structure, function, and pathologies of the human kidney -- simplified and explained 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"This seventh edition of a concise, well written book on renal physiology continues the legacy of the book as a major contributor in the field....This well written book is an excellent review of renal function and is one of the best concise reviews of the topic."--Doody's Review Service
Written in a concise, conversational style, this trusted text reviews the fundamental principles of renal physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, Vander's Renal Physiology explains how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems. Filled with the learning tools you need to truly learn key concepts rather than merely memorize facts, Vander's will prove valuable to you at every stage of your studies or practice.
Features:
- New Global case studies
- New An online physiology learning center that offers additional exam questions, artwork, and graphs
- Offers the best review of renal physiology available for the USMLE Step 1
- Begins with the basics and works up to advanced principles
- Distills the essence of renal processes and their regulation in a concise, integrated manner that focuses on the logic of renal processes
- Features learning aids such as flow charts, diagrams, key concepts, clinical examples, learning objectives, and review questions with answers and explanations
- Explains the relationship between blood pressure and renal function
- Presents the normal functions of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease states
- Includes the most current research on the molecular and genetic principles underlying renal physiology
Synopsis
MASTERY OF CONCEPTS – NOT MEMORIZATION OF FACTSConcise and readable, this text explores the fundamental aspects of renal physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine.
RIGHT TO THE POINT
*Offers the best review for the USMLE Step 1
*Presents the normal functions of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease states
*Offers current research on the molecular and genetic principles underlying renal physiology
*Describes the interrelationships between blood pressure and renal function
*Includes key concepts, learning objectives, clinical examples, and study questions
*Provides a high-yield review of the concepts and functions of renal physiology
*Explains difficult concepts thoroughly, without oversimplification
ON VANDER'S RENAL PHYSIOLOGY***** “The book to have re: the beans ... If you want to understand the Kidney, no matter where you are in your studies or practice, I wholeheartedly recommend this text."
Kevin C. Delahanty, MD, USN, online review
***** "A lifesaver ... I am now studying for the USMLE Step 1. I have not looked at Vander's book in a year, but I still remember renal phys, and reviewing it now is the easiest part of my studying ... because, thanks to Vander, I actually understand renal physiology. A great book!!"
Online reader review
***** "Very well written, and covers all the basic principles that you will need to know to understand pathologies associated with the kidneys."
Online reader review
About the Author
Douglas C. Eaton, PhD is a Professor of Physiology and Pediatrics at Emory University in the School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
John P. Pooler, PhD is an Associate Professor of Physiology at Emory University in the School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
Table of Contents
1. Renal Functions, Anatomy and Basic Processes
2. Renal Blood Flow and Glonmerular Filtration
3. Clearance
4. Basic Transport Mechanisms
5. Renal Handling of Organic Substances
6. Basic Renal Processes for Sodium, Chloride, and Water
7. Control of Sodium and Water Excretion
8. Renal Regulation of Potassium Balance
9. Regulation of Hydrogen Ion Balance
10. Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Balance