Hypertension and Renal Disease in the Elderly

Covers all aspects of pathophysiology and management of hypertension and resultant or existing renal failure in the elderly, including the relationship to lower urinary tract obstruction. The text also addresses the financial and ethical factors, the need for dialysis and the cost of therapy.

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This book covers all aspects of pathophysiology and management of hypertension and resultant or existing renal failure in the elderly, including the relationship to lower urinary tract obstruction. The text also addresses the financial and ethical factors, the need for dialysis and the cost of therapy. New classes of drugs suitable for use in the elderly are discussed. This book should be useful to practising and training nephrologists, cardiologists and geriatricians.