Preface

Nephrology is an ever expanding and dynamic field of medicine. It is important to have a clear understanding of basic concepts for proper evaluation and management of renal diseases. Our book aims to fulfill this objective. The first section deals with basic nephrology. It describes the methods of estimation of glomerular filtration rate which is the basic test for renal function. The second section of the book deals with acute kidney injury. Acute kidney injury is an important preventable and treatable form of renal damage. The etiology of AKI varies in different parts of the world. AKI may occur in various clinical settings e.g. in an intensive care unit or in the community where it may occur as a result of adverse reaction to drugs or infections. The incidence of AKI in pregnancy in the developed world has fallen dramatically over the past 40 years, however it continues to be an important cause of maternal and fetal mortality in developing countries. The various causes of Pregnancy AKI are discussed in the chapter on acute kidney injury in pregnancy. Exhaustive reviews, pioneering original articles and interesting case reports showcase the wide spectrum and challenging vistas of nephrology. The editors hope that this will encourage more original researchers in this field across the globe.

#### **Dr. Manisha Sahay**

Professor and Head, Dept. of Nephrology Osmania General Hospital / Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad Consultant Nephrologist, Aditya Hospital, Tilak Road, Abids Member of Young Nephrologists Committee - International Sociey of Nephrology Executive Committee Member - Indian Society of Nephrology (Central) Executive Committee Member - Southern Chapter of Indian Society of Nephrology Ameerpet, Hyderabad India

**Part 1** 

**Basics of Nephrology** 
