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Interventional Nephrology: Principles and Practice describes a very direct approach to clinical problems encountered by the community of care providers who treat chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients. Practical scenarios faced on a day-to-day basis are presented by experts in the field utilizing the latest scientific information. In addition to internal medicine residents, nephrology fellows and practitioners, this comprehensive and useful resource is a must-have for the allied health professionals taking care of patients with hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis access problems.
List of contents
1. Pre-operative Evaluation--History.- 2. Pre-operative Evaluation--Physical Examination.- 3. Admission After Intervention--When and Why.- 4. Communicating Effectively for Interventional Nephrologists.- 5. Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics.- 6. Non-invasive Screening and Testing for PAD in CKD patients.- 7. Overview of PAD Treatment in the CKD Population: Indications, Medical Strategies, and Endovascular Techniques.- 8. Unconventional Venous Access: Percutaneous Translumbar and Transhepatic Venous Access for Hemodialysis.- 9. Approach to a Non-Functioning Catheter.- 10. Approach to the Infected Catheter.- 11. Approach to a Patient Referred for Vascular Mapping.- 12. Approach to Arteriovenous Access.- 13. Approach to a Patient with Non-maturing AV Fistula.- 14. Approach to an Arteriovenous Access with Hyperpulsatile Pulse.- 15. Approach to an Arteriovenous Access with a Faint Thrill.- 16. Approach to an Arteriovenous Access with No Thrill, Bruit, or Pulse.- 17. Approach to Patient with Arteriovenous Access Presenting with Hand Pain.- 18. Central Vein Stenosis.- 19. Approach to a Patient with Pseudoaneurysm.- 20. Approach to Chest Pain During Dialysis.- 21. Approach to Cyanotic Digits and Hand Paresis.- 22. Approach to an Abnormal Surveillance Measurement.- 23. Arterial Stenosis Affecting Arteriovenous Fistulae and Grafts in Hemodialysis Patients: Approach to Diagnosis and Management.- 24. Approach to the Patient with Suspected Renal Artery Stenosis.- 25. Vascular Injury During Interventions.- 26. Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Dialysis Access Procedure.- 27. Stent Migration.- 28. Foreign Body Retrieval.- 29. Contrast and Medication Allergic Reactions.- 30. The Management of Serious Adverse Events Associated with Interventional Procedures.- 31. Preoperative Evaluation of a Patient for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter.- Operative Considerations for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter.- Approach to a Patient with Visceral Perforation.
Summary
Interventional Nephrology: Principles and Practice describes a very direct approach to clinical problems encountered by the community of care providers who treat chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients. Practical scenarios faced on a day-to-day basis are presented by experts in the field utilizing the latest scientific information. In addition to internal medicine residents, nephrology fellows and practitioners, this comprehensive and useful resource is a must-have for the allied health professionals taking care of patients with hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis access problems.
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“This book on interventional nephrology is a collaboration of respected experts from a variety of disciplines including general and interventional nephrology, interventional radiology, cardiology, and surgery. … It is written primarily for those who specialize in the care of dialysis patients, particularly those interested in vascular access. … this book is sure to become one of the go-to resources for aspiring interventionalists.” (Jimmy D. Gentry II, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2014)
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From the book reviews:
"This book on interventional nephrology is a collaboration of respected experts from a variety of disciplines including general and interventional nephrology, interventional radiology, cardiology, and surgery. ... It is written primarily for those who specialize in the care of dialysis patients, particularly those interested in vascular access. ... this book is sure to become one of the go-to resources for aspiring interventionalists." (Jimmy D. Gentry II, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2014)
