ABC of Hypertension 6th edition

by D. Gareth Beevers (Author), Gregory Y. H. Lip (Author), Eoin T. O’Brien (Author)

Colour Matt Finshed

High blood pressure is a common chronic medical problem encountered in primary care, yet it is commonly under diagnosed. ABC of Hypertension is a long established, practical guide to the investigation, treatment and management of hypertensive patients. This sixth edition:

• Provides practical guidance on measurement of blood pressure and the investigation and management of hypertensive patients
• Explains new developments in measurement and automated measurement of blood pressure and
• Updates coverage on treatment of the elderly and explains of the implications of recent trials
• Incorporates current British Hypertension Society and NICE guidelines