In this edition of the Atlas of Hypertension, Dr. Norman Hollenberg and more than 20 leading authorities have worked together to capture the most updated and pertinent information in the field of hypertension. This new edition is a modern and complete visual library of up-to-date information on the most current pharmacologic and treatment advances in the field. With over 600 vivid illustrations, clinical photographs, instructive diagrams and charts, this updated reference provides a detailed and accurate insight into treatment and management of hypertension, covering a full range of topics. Together with detailed legends and extensive reference listings, the illustrations deliver comprehensive guidance to effective diagnosis and treatment of a wide breadth of these clinical challenges.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Current Medicine Group LLC
ISBN-10
1573401544
ISBN-13
9781573401548
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2326083
Product Key Features
Author
Norman K. Hollenberg
Publication Name
Hypertension : Mechanisms and Therapy
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Cardiology
Series
Atlas of Diseases Ser.
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Medical
Number of Pages
VII, 328 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
12.1 in
Item Width
9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
3
LCCN
00-023233
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Rc666-701.2
Table of Content
1 Pathogenesis of Hypertension: Genetic and Environmental Factors.- 2 Role of the Nervous System in Human Hypertension.- 3 Hypertension: Kidney, Sodium, and the Renin-Angiotensin System.- 4 Pathogenesis of Hypertension.- 5 Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Hypertension.- 6 Secondary Hypertension: Adrenal and Nervous Systems.- 7 Antihypertensive Agents: Mechanisms of Drug Action.- 8 The Therapeutic Trials.- 9 Antihypertensive Therapy: Patient Selection and Special Problems.- 10 Antihypertensive Therapy: Progression of Renal Injury.- 11 Antihypertensive Therapy: Compliance and Quality of Life.- 12 Special Situations in the Management of Hypertension.- 13 Recommendations of the American Diabetes Association and Summary of the Joint National Committee (JNC)-V and WHO/International Society of Hypertension (ISH) Special Reports.- 14 Newer Antihypertensive Agents: Angiotensin-Receptor Antagonists and Dual Metalloproteinase Inhibitors.- 15 Accurate and Reliable Blood Pressure Measurement in the Clinic and Home: The Key to Hypertension Control.