Resistant Hypertension - Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)

A growing number of people suffer from so-called resistant hypertension, that is to say, high blood pressure that does not respond to treatment. This disorder is of great current interest and importance for public health, being a common clinical problem faced by both primary care clinicians and specialists. Furthermore, as older age and obesity are among the strongest risk factors for uncontrolled hypertension, the incidence of resistant hypertension will likely increase as the population becomes more elderly and heavier. While the prognosis of resistant hypertension is unknown, cardiovascular risk is undoubtedly increased since patients often have a history of long-standing, severe hypertension complicated by multiple other cardiovascular risk factors. This volume, compiled by a panel of world-renowned experts, offers a comprehensive exploration of resistant hypertension, covering epidemiology, complex diagnostic aspects, and the therapeutic options currently available, with due attention to overall treatment strategies. New therapeutic agents and procedures, such as renal denervation and baroreceptor stimulation, are also described. In addition, the book addresses the economic aspects of resistant hypertension and the role of the different professional figures, from GPs to hypertension specialists, in dealing with it.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Italy
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	2013
Editors:	Giuseppe Mancia
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	195
Edition:	2013 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-88-470-5414-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Cardiovascular medicine Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General practice
LSN:	88-470-5414-1
Barcode:	9788847054141

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