Hypertension
Published on 10. April 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-19-954757-9 (ISBN)
Description
The management of hypertension varies considerably from clinician to clinician. This pocketbook is a concise and evidence-based summary of current understanding and practice, including the most up-to-date guidance from national bodies making recommendations for hypertension care. An essential tool for everyday use in the management of hypertension, this book covers the different phases of investigation and definitive management, and aids clinical decision-making by collating all the relevant information and guidance in one easily accessible place.
Reviews / Votes
A well put-together handbook The non-expert will find it easy to read and informative, and a useful addition to their library. Cardiology NewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
figures and tables
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 100 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
206 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-954757-9 (9780199547579)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
SECTION 1: EPIDEMIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS AND DIAGNOSIS ; 1. Epidemiology of hypertension ; 2. Pathophysiology of hypertension ; 3. Renovascular hypertension ; 4. Primary hyperaldpsteronism ; 5. Lifestyle influences on blood pressure ; 6. Diagnosis and investigations of hypertension ; SECTION 2: COMPLICATIONS OF HYPERTENSION ; 7. Hypertension: a cardiovascular risk factor ; 8. Target organ damage in hypertension ; 9. Left ventricular hypertrophy ; SECTION 3: MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION ; 10. Non-pharmacological management of hypertension ; 11. Diuretics in hypertension ; 12. Beta blockers in hypertension ; 13. Calcium channel blockers and hypertension ; 14. ACE inhibitors in hypertension ; 15. Angiotensin receptor blockers and hypertension ; 16. Other antihypertensive agents ; 17. Antithrombotic therapy in hypertension ; 18. Hypertension and cardiovascular risk management ; 19. Guidelines on the pharmacological management of hypertension ; SECTION 4: SPECIAL CONDITIONS ; 20. Hypertension in pregnancy ; 21. Malignant hypertension ; 22. Treatment of the elderly patient ; 23. Resistant hypertension ; 24. Hypertension in diabetic patients