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Other authors / contributors: | Berbari, Adel E.
Mancia, Giuseppe.
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ISBN: | 9788847014633 (electronic bk.) 8847014638 (electronic bk.)
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Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record.
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Summary: | Chronic kidney disease with a worldwide prevalence of 10% in the general population is emerging as a major public health priority. Renal dysfunction is associated with a high risk for cardiovascular complications. The relationship between renal insufficiency and cardiovascular disease, termed the cardiorenal syndrome exists whether impairment of renal function is a consequence of primary renal parenchymal disease or primary heart disease. This book provides a comprehensive update analysis of our current understanding of the cardiorenal syndrome including epidemiology pathophysiologic mechanism.
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Other form: | Print version: Cardiorenal syndrome. Milan : Springer, c2010 9788847014626
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