Hypertension

Hypertension

by Cheriyan, Joseph

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The investigation and treatment of hypertension, a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease throughout the world, remains a challenge, even in developed countries. Although antihypertensives have been available for 50 years, the rational and effective use of the myriad of existing drugs remains a concern, as does the desire to identify patients with secondary hypertension from the mass of individuals with primary or essential hypertension. The aim of this handbook is to provide state-of-t…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Hypertension / Joseph Cheriyan, Carmel M. McEniery, Ian B. Wilkinson.

Summary

The investigation and treatment of hypertension, a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease throughout the world, remains a challenge, even in developed countries. Although antihypertensives have been available for 50 years, the rational and effective use of the myriad of existing drugs remains a concern, as does the desire to identify patients with secondary hypertension from the mass of individuals with primary or essential hypertension. The aim of this handbook is to provide state-of-the-art information concerning the pathophysiology, diagnosis, investigation and management of hyperte.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2010.

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  • Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:0191575216, 9780191575211
  • oclc:on1257353313
  • LC Classification:RC685.H8
  • Dewey Decimal:616.132

Table of Contents

Symbols and abbreviations; 1 Aetiology and pathophysiology; Haemodynamics; Haemodynamics in hypertension; Central versus peripheral blood pressure; Physiology and pathophysiology of blood pressure regulation; Role of the autonomic nervous system; Role of the kidneys; Interplay between autonomic and renal mechanisms; Vascular structure and function in essential hypertension; Large arteries; Genetics of essential hypertension; Environmental influences on blood pressure; Physical activity; Diet; Salt intake; Potassium intake; Alcohol; Stress; Obesity

Experimental models of hypertension2 Essential hypertension; Background; Prevalence and incidence; Isolated systolic hypertension; Systolic /diastolic hypertension; Isolated diastolic hypertension; Assessment; History; Examination; Blood pressure measurement; Assessing end-organ damage; Investigations in hypertension; Biochemistry; Basic biochemistry; Renin and aldosterone; Dipstick urinalysis; Physiological measurements; Electrocardiography; Home blood pressure; 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring; Echocardiography; Management; Prognosis and risk stratification

Non-pharmacological managementNon-pharmacological management: bac…

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Subjects

Blood circulation disorders HYPERTENSION Hypertension artérielle Sang -- Troubles de la circulation

Writers

Cheriyan, Joseph McEniery, Carmel Wilkinson, Ian, (Ian Boden)

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