Current Issues in Hypertension

Hypertension affects one quarter of all adults in the developed world. If not treated early and correctly, complications such as heart failure, renal disease, and cerebral hemorrhage can occur. Significant advances in treatment - new drugs, combination therapies, dietary practice - have created confusion at the primary care level and in hospital hypertension clinics. Clarifies areas of contradiction and confusion to provide clinician with unambiguous guidelines on best practice in hypertension management. Covers epidemiological studies, assessment, and treatment. The author - Neil Poulter, a professor of preventive cardiovascular medicine at Imperial College School of Medicine, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK - is recognized internationally as one of the foremost authorities in the field. For primary care doctors and specialist nurses.