Hypertension in the Older Adult

This text provides a comprehensive account of hypertension in elderly people. Heart disease and stroke are the most important causes of death in older adults and hypertension is the single most treatable risk factor for these conditions. There are chapters on epidemiology, pathogenesis, benefits of treatment and side effects, and detailed coverage of the clinical pharmacology of drugs used in treatment. The problems of blood pressure measurement and ambulatory monitoring to ensure accurate diagnosis are addressed. The subjects of non-drug treatment and quality of life are also considered. Throughout the book, an evidence based approach to treatment is presented.