Vander's Renal Physiology, 6/E

Explores the fundamental aspects of renal physiology that are useful for an understanding of clinical medicine. Offering a review for the USMLE Step 1, this book presents the normal functions of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease states, and also offers research on the molecular and genetic principles underlying renal physiology.

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The features include: mastery of concepts and not memorization of facts - concise 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."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.