ABC of Hypertension
English
By (author): D. Gareth Beevers Eoin T. O'Brien Gregory Y. H. Lip
High blood pressure is a common chronic medical problem encountered in primary care, yet it is commonly under diagnosed. ABC of Hypertension is a long established, practical guide to the investigation, treatment and management of hypertensive patients. This sixth edition:
- Provides practical guidance on measurement of blood pressure and the investigation and management of hypertensive patients
- Explains new developments in measurement and automated measurement of blood pressure and
- Updates coverage on treatment of the elderly and explains of the implications of recent trials
- Incorporates current British Hypertension Society and NICE guidelines