This book, written in the popular Q and A format of the "YQA" series will provide succinct, expert information for a primary care doctor to be able to understand and treat patients who have hypertension. Answers are presented in a succinct, accessible style, with emphasis on evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge.
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What is hypertension?. Aetiology of primary hypertension. Clinical assessment in hypertension. Guidelines. Risk assessment. Lifestyle intervention. Drug treatment for primary hypertension. Targets, multiple risk intervention and compliance. Secondary hypertension. Type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Hypertension in the elderly. Hypertension in women. Other issues. Appendix: Useful addresses and web sites. References. Further reading. Index of patient questions. Index.
