Hypertension, 4th Edition ()

If you are a clinician dealing with patients who suffer from hypertensive disorders, then Hypertension: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease is a must-have resource for you. Written by George L. Bakris, this book provides clear and authoritative guidance on every aspect of managing and treating hypertension. Whether you are a cardiologist, endocrinologist, or nephrologist, this one-stop reference will equip you with all the necessary knowledge and tools to handle common to complex hypertension cases.

Hypertension: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease is part of the esteemed Braunwald family of references. This 4th edition has been fully updated from cover to cover, making it the most current and comprehensive resource on hypertension. It covers all the latest developments from basic science to clinical trials and guidelines related to the treatment of hypertensive disorders.

This book thoroughly covers new treatment guidelines based on recent research and the latest physiological understanding. It also includes new chapters on topics such as Hypertension in Women, Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists, Exercise and Hypertension, and Telemedicine/Digital Health. Whether you want to explore the epidemiology, pathophysiology, immunology, clinical findings, laboratory testing, risk stratification, clinical decision-making, prognosis, or management of hypertension, this book has got you covered.

The 4th edition of Hypertension: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease offers new chapter summaries and a new focus on clinical and actionable content. The streamlined, narrative format makes it easily accessible and user-friendly. Moreover, the book emphasizes behavior management and prevention as integral parts of hypertensive and pre-hypertensive treatment plans. It also highlights combination drug therapies and the management of chronic complications associated with hypertension.

What sets this book apart is the wealth of expert guidance it offers from worldwide experts in cardiology, endocrinology, and nephrology. The text integrates the most recent guidelines from leading organizations around the world. This ensures that you are accessing the most up-to-date and evidence-based information to support your clinical practice.

Order your copy of Hypertension: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease today and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in managing and treating hypertensive disorders. Whether you are a seasoned clinician or just starting in your medical career, this book will be an invaluable resource that will enhance your understanding and clinical practice.

Product Details

• Thoroughly covers new treatment guidelines related to recent research and the latest physiologic understanding for a wide range of patients with hypertension and related co-morbidities.
• Includes new chapters on Hypertension in Women, Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists, Exercise and Hypertension, and Telemedicine/Digital Health.
• Contains new or expanded content on epidemiology, pathophysiology, immunology, clinical findings, laboratory testing, invasive and non-invasive testing, risk stratification, clinical decision-making, prognosis, and management.
• Provides new chapter summaries and a new focus on clinical and actionable content using a streamlined, narrative format.
• Covers behavior management and prevention as an integral part of hypertensive and pre-hypertensive treatment plans.
• Highlights combination drug therapies and management of chronic complications of hypertension.
• Offers expert guidance from worldwide experts in cardiology, endocrinology, and nephrology, and integrates the most recent guidelines from leading organizations around the world.

• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences; August 29, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780323883696
• ISBN: 9780323931724