Hypercalcemia: Clinical Diagnosis and Management

This book provides comprehensive guidance on the approach, diagnosis, and treatment of hypercalcemia, offering an in-depth review of individual causes by world-renowned experts. It covers pathophysiology, diagnostic strategies, forms, and treatment regimens, with illustrative cases and tables and figures. It is relevant for expert clinicians and medical students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 251 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

While a few books delve into the examination of specific causes of hypercalcemia, there is a scarcity of comprehensive resources that offer guidance on the approach, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition, while also providing a thorough, detailed, and state-of-the-art review of the individual causes by renowned experts in the field. The topics covered in this text encompass pathophysiology, diverse diagnostic strategies for both pediatric and adult patients, the various manifestations and causes of hypercalcemia, as well as current treatment regimens and algorithms. Selected chapters are enriched with illustrative cases, effectively complementing theoretical content with real-world applications in the field of medicine. Additionally, tables and figures facilitate the reader's comprehension of concepts in a readily assimilable format. By integrating an evidence- and guideline-based framework with a current, research-based summary of each cause, Hypercalcemia emerges as a valuable resource for expert clinicians and aspiring medical students alike.

Weight: 415g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030931841
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022