부산대학교 도서관

Management of hypertension varies considerably from clinician to clinician. This book is a concise and evidence-based summary of current understanding and practice of the management of hypertension and includes the most up-to-date guidance from national and international bodies and their recommendations for hypertension care. Written by an international team of experts, it covers all key aspects of hypertension, from epidemiology and aetiology to investigations, management, and complications. It also covers management of hypertension in special patient groups such as in pregnancy and the elderly. Emphasis is laid throughout the book on lowering cardiovascular risk as part of managing hypertension. An essential tool for everyday use by those involved in the management of hypertension, this book aids in clinical decision-making by collating all the relevant information and guidance in one easily accessible place. This new edition has been fully updated to include expanded content on hypertension-mediated organ damage and two new chapters covering the effects of hypertension on the brain and the eyes.