Kaplan's Clinical Hypertension

by Kaplan, Norman M.; Lieberman, Ellin, M.D.; Neal, William; Neal, William

• ISBN13: 9780781732246
• ISBN10: 0781732247
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Summary

Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library - April 2001 & 2003 This highly acclaimed clinical reference by a world-renowned authority on hypertension is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Eighth Edition. Dr Kaplan integrates the latest basic science findings and clinical trial data and presents up-to-date, practical recommendations for treatment and prevention of all forms of hypertension. This edition offers guidelines on the use of newer antihypertensive agents, including angiotensin II-receptor blockers and neutral vasopeptidase inhibitors. Other timely issues addressed include accuracy of home blood pressure monitoring devices; long term prognosis of white coat hypertension; recent advances in genetics; results of controlled trials on therapy of renovascular hypertension; and new diagnostic tests for mineralocorticoid hypertension FEATURES: A single expert author thereby assuring complete coverage without repetition Practical orientation to serve both the cardiologist and generalist Recent information on genetic mechanisms of hypertension Over 3,000 references offer thorough reviews of all the pertinent literature from 2001 The book's coverage of pathophysiology provides a background for diagnostic & thrapeutic decision-making Over 200 illustrations, tables, and algorithms offer rapid access to essential facts in clinical situations NEW TO THIS EDITION: Updated content throughout The latest guidelines for treatment & prevention The latest clinical trials on therapy of hypertension Discussions on the role of the newest anti-hypertension agents Discussions on the relationship between hypertension and nephrosclerosis Discussions on the accuracy of home monitoring devices

Table of Contents

Dedication	v
Preface	ix
Hypertension in the Population at Large	1	(24)
Measurement of Blood Pressure	25	(31)
Primary Hypertension: Pathogenesis	56	(80)
Primary Hypertension: Natural History and Evaluation	136	(40)
Treatment of Hypertension: Why, When, How Far	176	(30)
Treatment of Hypertension: Lifestyle Modifications	206	(31)
Treatment of Hypertension: Drug Therapy	237	(102)
Hypertensive Crises	339	(18)
Renal Parenchymal Hypertension	357	(24)
Renovascular Hypertension	381	(23)
Hypertension with Pregnancy and the Pill	404	(30)
Pheochromocytoma (with a Preface about Incidental Adrenal Masses)	434	(21)
Primary Aldosteronism	455	(25)
Hypertension Induced by Cortisol or Deoxycorticosterone	480	(15)
Other Forms of Secondary Hypertension	495	(17)
Hypertension in Childhood and Adolescence	512	(17)
Ellin Lieberman
Index	529