Hypertension

A concise guide to the everyday management of hypertension
Written in short, succinct chapters with key points to draw out the essential information
Presented in a 2-colour format with numerous drawings and illustrations

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.

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