Fast Facts: Hypertension, third edition (Fast Facts series)

by Graham MacGregor (Author), Norman Kaplan (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $5.13

  Hypertension remains the major treatable risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart attach and heart failure. The need for more effective management of hypertension is obvious: even in developed societies such as the UK and the USA, few than one-third of hypertensive patients are being adequately treated. As a result, many hundreds of thousands of people are dying unnecessarily. Since the last edition of Fast Facts - Hypertension was published 3 years ago, several important clinical trials have been published and new guidelines on how to manage high blood pressure have also been produced. This new edition which is up to date and concise should prove useful in the better management of this very common medical condition.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.29

  Moderate or severe hypertension affects approximately half of the adult population in the developed world. An important risk factor for stroke and coronary heart disease, high blood pressure can be managed effectively in primary care. this edition presents international management guidelines and the evidence base for pharmacological intervention in a concise, accessible and relevant way.