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1 online resource (xxii, 313 pages, 9 unnumbered pages of plates) : color illustrations |
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Oxford specialist handbooks |
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Oxford medical publications |
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Oxford specialist handbooks.
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Oxford medical publications.
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| Contents |
Symbols and abbreviations; 1 Aetiology and pathophysiology; Haemodynamics; Haemodynamics in hypertension; Central versus peripheral blood pressure; Physiology and pathophysiology of blood pressure regulation; Role of the autonomic nervous system; Role of the kidneys; Interplay between autonomic and renal mechanisms; Vascular structure and function in essential hypertension; Large arteries; Genetics of essential hypertension; Environmental influences on blood pressure; Physical activity; Diet; Salt intake; Potassium intake; Alcohol; Stress; Obesity |
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Experimental models of hypertension2 Essential hypertension; Background; Prevalence and incidence; Isolated systolic hypertension; Systolic /diastolic hypertension; Isolated diastolic hypertension; Assessment; History; Examination; Blood pressure measurement; Assessing end-organ damage; Investigations in hypertension; Biochemistry; Basic biochemistry; Renin and aldosterone; Dipstick urinalysis; Physiological measurements; Electrocardiography; Home blood pressure; 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring; Echocardiography; Management; Prognosis and risk stratification |
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Non-pharmacological managementNon-pharmacological management: background; Salt; Dietary intervention, weight loss, and exercise; Alcohol; Other methods; Pharmacological management; Pharmacological management: background; Compliance; Stepped care versus combination therapy; Targets and evidence basis; Treatment algorithms; Resistant hypertension; Hypertensive emergencies; 3 Specific investigations for secondary hypertension; Introduction; Phaeochromocytoma; Urine catecholamines and metanephrines; Plasma catecholamines and metanephrines; Dynamic testing; Clonidine suppression test |
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Pentolinium suppression testConn's syndrome; Fludrocortisone suppression test; Saline suppression test; Imaging; Computed tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Nuclear medicine: adrenal; Nuclear medicine: kidney; Interventional radiology; 4 Secondary hypertension; Vascular; Co-arctation of the aorta; Renal artery stenosis; Endocrine; Hyperaldosteronism; Conn's syndrome; Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia; Cushing's syndrome; Phaeochromocytoma; Hyperparathyroidism; Hyperthyroidism; Renal; Renal parenchymal disease; Adult polycystic kidney disease; Renal tumours; Drugs; Liquorice; Alcohol |
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Oral contraceptive pillSteroids; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Immunosuppressives; Vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Cocaine; Heavy metals; 5 Monogenic syndromes; Introduction; Pathophysiology; Apparent mineralocorticoid excess; Mineralocorticoid receptor-activating mutation; Gordon's syndrome; Hypertensive congenital adrenal hyperplasia; Glucocorticoid remediable aldosteronism; Liddle's syndrome; Bartter's syndrome; Gitelman's syndrome; 6 Special populations; Pregnancy; Pregnancy: chronic hypertension; Pregnancy: gestational hypertension |
| Summary |
The investigation and treatment of hypertension, a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease throughout the world, remains a challenge, even in developed countries. Although antihypertensives have been available for 50 years, the rational and effective use of the myriad of existing drugs remains a concern, as does the desire to identify patients with secondary hypertension from the mass of individuals with primary or essential hypertension. The aim of this handbook is to provide state-of-the-art information concerning the pathophysiology, diagnosis, investigation and management of hyperte |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Hypertension.
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Hypertension
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MEDICAL -- Cardiology.
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Hypertension
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Electronic book
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| Author |
McEniery, Carmel
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Wilkinson, Ian (Ian Boden)
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| ISBN |
9780191575211 |
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0191575216 |
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0191726044 |
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9780191726040 |
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128357974X |
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9781283579742 |
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9786613892195 |
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661389219X |
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