Hypertension (Oxford Cardiology Library) 3E

This pocketbook provides a concise and evidence-based summary of current understanding and practice in hypertension management, covering epidemiology, aetiology, investigations, management, and complications. It emphasizes lowering cardiovascular risk and includes updated content on hypertension-mediated organ damage and its effects on the brain and eyes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The management of hypertension presents a diverse spectrum of approaches among clinicians, with considerable variations in strategies and recommendations. This concise and evidence-based pocketbook serves as a comprehensive summary of the current understanding and best practices in hypertension care, encompassing the most recent guidance from national and international bodies. Written by an international team of experts, the book comprehensively covers all aspects of hypertension, from its epidemiology and etiology to investigations, management, and complications. It also delves into the management of hypertension in special patient populations, such as during pregnancy and in the elderly. Throughout the text, a strong emphasis is placed on reducing cardiovascular risk as an integral component of hypertension management. This invaluable tool is designed for daily use by healthcare professionals in making informed decisions regarding hypertension care. In its latest edition, this book has been extensively revised and updated to include expanded content on hypertension-mediated organ damage and two new chapters that explore the effects of hypertension on the brain and eyes. By consolidating all relevant information and guidance in one easily accessible volume, this new edition empowers clinicians to navigate the complexities of hypertension management with confidence and efficacy.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198870678
Edition number: 3 Revised edition