Up-to-date, easy-to-read, and rich with dynamic visual aids and engaging learning resources, Renal Pathophysiology: The Essentials, 6th Edition, helps you develop a confident understanding of the complex mechanisms that cause kidney dysfunction and disease.

This case-based approach grounds renal disease in realistic scenarios that open each chapter and are accompanied by learning objectives and integrated open-ended questions to reinforce your mastery of the material and challenge you to apply what you’ve learned.

Updated with the latest clinical advances and research as well as new cases, questions, and online tools, this 6th Edition makes difficult concepts approachable and helps you establish a foundation for success in clinical practice.

UPDATED! Content keeps students current with the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of kidney dysfunction and renal disease, including expanded coverage of interstitial diseases.
UPDATED! Case Presentations in each chapter—including additional cases new to this edition—provide critical practice applying knowledge to real clinical situations.
UPDATED! Thought Questions & Answers in every chapter encourage reflection and provide valuable self-assessment, including new questions available in the text and online.
NEW! Animations available online clarify important renal pathophysiology concepts in vivid detail.
Case Discussions close out each chapter with the opportunity to compare possible approaches and reinforce the correct ones.

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