Uric Acid in Chronic Kidney Disease

Hyperuricemia and renal damage - mechanisms, prevention and treatment

Hyperuricemia is often associated with life-style related disorders such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, which, in turn, are major causes of CKD. Improved management of hyperuricemia is thus expected to be beneficial for both the general population and CKD patients.

This book presents new information on uric acid in tubular transport, early recognition of renal lesions, genetic predisposition, preeclampsia, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure in the young, and the relationship with vitamin D. Moreover, the relationship between AKI and uric acid, as well as the rejection of renal transplants due to hyperuricemia, are discussed.

This publication is of interest to both general practitioners and researchers working in the field of CKD. It provides new insights into renal damage caused by hyperuricemia and into prevention and treatment possibilities.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

S. Karger

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Treviño-Becerra, A.; Iseki, K.

ISBN:

978-3-31-806250-2

Specialty:

• Internal Medicine

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

150

Publication Year:

2018

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

81