Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. This book presents a selection of clinical case scenarios illustrating diagnostic and management techniques for hypertension.   Divided into ten sections, the text begins with discussion on hypertension and associated risk factors, and different types of hypertension. The following sections cover ECGs, diagnosis, and cases of hypertension with comorbidities including pregnancy, renal disorders and vascular conditions. The final section examines secondary hypertension. Each chapter features a clinical case with detailed discussion on diagnosis and management strategies, followed by a selection of questions for self assessment and further learning. Key points Selection of clinical case scenarios for diagnosis and management of hypertension Covers different types of hypertension, including with comorbidities Includes discussion on secondary hypertension Each case features questions for self assessment and further learning

This book will cover all aspects of hypertension and the manifestations of cardiovascular disease in the Asian population. Asia has the largest population of all the continents, and also has the largest number of people suffering from these diseases. Due to an expanding economy and increasing affluent lifestyles, their incidence is increasing at alarming rates - in fact, this continent is a ticking time bomb for HTN and CVD outbreaks.  The book fills a large gap, as there are currently no volumes on this topic - and provides much-needed information for physicians not only in Asia but globally. Not only physicians, but also all related medical professionals and libraries will benefit from this book, to which renowned international experts contributed.

VOLUME 1 SECTION 1: CLINICAL MEDICINE SECTION 2: GENERAL MEDICINE SECTION 3: INFECTIOUS DISEASES SECTION 4: CRITICAL CARE VOLUME 2 SECTION 5: CARDIOLOGY SECTION 6: ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS SECTION 7: GASTROENTEROLOGY SECTION 8: HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY VOLUME 3 SECTION 9: NEPHROLOGY SECTION 10: NEUROLOGY SECTION 11: PULMONARY MEDICINE AND TUBERCULOSIS SECTION 12: RHEUMATOLOGY

This book will cover all aspects of hypertension and the manifestations of cardiovascular disease in the Asian population. Asia has the largest population of all the continents, and also has the largest number of people suffering from these diseases. Due to an expanding economy and increasing affluent lifestyles, their incidence is increasing at alarming rates - in fact, this continent is a ticking time bomb for HTN and CVD outbreaks. The book fills a large gap, as there are currently no volumes on this topic - and provides much-needed information for physicians not only in Asia but globally. Not only physicians, but also all related medical professionals and libraries will benefit from this book, to which renowned international experts contributed.