Hypertension Secrets

Hypertension Secrets, 2nd Edition, is a concise and engaging resource for students and practitioners in all areas of health care, featuring the Secrets popular question-and-answer format and easy-to-read style. It covers the full range of pathophysiology, natural history, diagnosis, and management of hypertension, including chapters on obstructive sleep apnea, drug- or alcohol-induced hypertension, and the role of device therapy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

For over three decades, the esteemed Secrets Series® has served as a valuable resource for students and practitioners across all domains of healthcare, providing concise, focused, and engaging materials for quick reference and exam preparation. In its second edition, Hypertension Secrets offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the comprehensive spectrum of essential topics within this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource employs the Secrets' renowned question-and-answer format, complemented by lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style, ensuring swift inquiry, reference, and review. The proven Secrets Series® format maximizes your time investment, offering succinct, readable, engaging, and highly effective content. It encompasses a comprehensive range of pathophysiology, natural history, diagnosis, and management of hypertension, catering to in-training or practicing professionals. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition incorporates protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving, reflecting the latest best practices. Chapters on obstructive sleep apnea, drug- or alcohol-induced hypertension, hypertension in individuals with obesity, African Americans, the elderly, thyroid disorders, and pregnancy, as well as the role of device therapy, are included. The Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes offer a concise overview of the secrets you must grasp for success in practice and on exams. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from global leaders in the field, and concise summaries of important board-relevant content further enhance the learning experience. With its portable size, this book is conveniently carried for quick reference or review anytime, anywhere. Additionally, an enhanced eBook version is included with the purchase, allowing you to access all text, figures, and references from the book on various devices.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323758529
Edition number: 2 ed