Hypertension and Co-Existing Disease

An accessible and thorough reference for physicians focusing on the practical management of patients with high blood pressure. The section on diagnosis covers blood pressure measurement, clinical assessment, investigation of essential hypertension, and diagnostic and treatment thresholds and goals. The section on the context in which hypertension occurs addresses cardiac disease, cerebrovascular disease, and a number of other conditions. Treatment is covered in the final part. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)