Covers the causes, characteristics, and presentations of acute kidney injury (AKI) Captures the latest evidence and best practices for treating patients with AKI Authored by leading clinicians, epidemiologists, basic scientists, and clinical trialists This comprehensive guide covers the causes, characteristics, and presentations of acute kidney injury (AKI), as well as prevention and treatment. The first part of the book features chapters on the epidemiology and diagnosis of AKI. This is followed by sections on pathophysiology, clinical syndromes and patient management. Authored by leading clinicians, epidemiologists, basic scientists, and clinical trialists, this book captures the latest evidence and best practices for treating patients with AKI. Author: Ajay K. Singh, MB, MRCP, MBA, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA Sushrut S. Waikar, MD, MPH, Renal Division, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA P