Fast Facts: Hypertension / Graham A. MacGregor, Michael Stowasser [electronic resource]
Basel : S. Karger, 2016Edition: 5th editionDescription: 1 online resource (96 pages) : 22 figuresISBN:- 9781910797044
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Hypertension is the biggest cause of death and disability in the world, yet it remains underdiagnosed, undertreated and, in many cases, poorly controlled. As in the previous edition, 'Fast Facts: Hypertension' advises on: ; accurate measurement of blood pressure and problems such as 'white-coat' hypertension; routine assessments for people with high blood pressure; other modifiable risk factors (smoking, high cholesterol levels etc.); non-pharmacological measures (reducing salt, losing weight, increasing physical activity etc.); rational and effective use of all drug treatments; identification of people with secondary hypertension; treatment of children, pregnant women, the elderly and patients with diabetes. Updates in this new edition include: ; distinguishing between patients with primary (low renin) and secondary aldosteronism; greater use of home BP measurement in clinical decision-making; the latest thinking on BP treatment thresholds; new guidance on fourth-line therapy for resistant hypertension Sometimes dubbed 'the silent killer', hypertension rarely produces symptoms until it manifests as a heart attack or stroke, so early identification of the condition and appropriate management are vital. This practical readable refresher for every-day use supports better investigation and treatment of high blood pressure by primary care providers and better self-management by patients.
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