Through case presentations and a question and answer format, Clinical Decisions in Nephrology, Hypertension and Renal Transplantation provides a state of the art, updated reference for the optimal management of patients with diseases of the kidneys and hypertension. This volume starts with the assessment of the patient, focusing on history and physical examination. Subsequently, cases depicting various clinical syndromes and/or diseases are presented, with questions centering on the appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategy. This sets the stage for a Socratic approach to learning between the attending physician and the house staff or medical student. This is the only book featuring problem-oriented, true-to-life clinical cases in this format to cover nephrology, hypertension, and kidney transplantation. Written by renowned, actively practicing clinicians, this unique reference is valuable.