Principles and Practice of Nephrocardiology is a comprehensive introduction to the interdisciplinary subspecialty field of Nephrocardiology. It provides detailed descriptions of its scope and in-depth exploration of its primary nine elements and topics. Coverage spans pathophysiology, epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, therapy, risk factors, and the systemic diseases that involve both nephrology-related conditions and cardiovascular diseases.The book guides clinicians in multiple interdisciplinary specialties, as well as general practitioners, through their diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic approach to a wide variety of patient populations. It also opens a myriad of new avenues for future research and guidance for approaching multiple medical topics. Introduces and defines the interdisciplinary subspecialty field of Nephrocardiology with a delineation of its scope and in-depth exploration of its topics Includes novel viewpoints from leaders in the field on the interaction between the fields of nephrology and cardiovascular medicine Provides insight into pathophysiological mechanisms to help readers better understand the various aspects of the relationship between renal and cardiovascular disease