Opis: Manual of Hypertension of The European Society of Hypertensi - G Mancia

The European Society of Hypertension Guidelines are imparted throughout the text in order for the reader to achieve 'better practice.' The data provided is all evidence-based and clearly referenced. Professor Guiseppe Mancia is a leading light on the management and treatment of hypertension and is particularly expert on the angiotensin II receptor antagonists. The book is highly illustrated with easy-to-follow diagnosis and treatment algorithms, which will be of use to those just beginning to work in the hypertension clinic whether as nurse or practitioner.Section I: Section I: Background, History and Epidemiology 1. History, Definition and Classification 2. Epidemiology, Prevalence and Risk 3. Pulse Pressure as Cardiovascular Risk Factor Section II: Associated Risk Factors 4. Obesity and Sleep Apnea 5. Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome 6. Classical and New Risk Factors 7. Circadian Aspects of the Cardiovascular Risk Section III: Etiological and Pathophysiological Aspects 8. Haemodynamics of Hypertension 9. Genetic Factors 10. Environmental Factors 11. Structural Cardiovascular Alterations 12. Autonomic Alterations 13. The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System 14. Other Humoral-Endocrine Factors 15. An Overview Section IV: Target Organ Damage: Measurements/Clinical Importance 16. Cardiac Damage and Progression to Heart Failure 17. Brain Damage 18. Large Artery Damage 19. Small Artery/Endothelial Damage 20. Renal Damage Section V: Diagnosis 21. Blood Pressure Measurements 22. Blood Pressure During Exercise, Stress and Other Conditions 23. The Diagnostic Approach in Uncomplicated and Complicated Hypertension 24. The Total Cardiovascular Risk (SCORE, Framingham, ESH) Section VI: Therapeutic Aspects 25. Morbidity and Mortality Trials 26. The Nephroprotective Effects of Treatment 27. Non-pharmacological Interventions 28. Antihypertensive Drug Classes 29. Therapeutic Strategies Section VII: Special Conditions: Diagnosis and Treatment 30. Resistant and Malignant Hypertension 31. Hypertensive Emergencies and Urgencies 32. Secondary Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment 33. Diabetes and Hypertension 34. Hypertension in Children and Adolescents 35. Hypertension in Pregnancy 36. Post-transplant Hypertension 37. Advanced Renal Damage and Insufficiency Section VIII: Economic and Organizational Issues 38. Pharmaco-economic and cost-benefits aspects 39. How to Organize and Run a Hypertension Center Section IX: Current Problems 40. Blood Pressure Control in Europe 41. Hypertension in the Very Elderly 42. Hypertension in Acute Stroke 43. Hypertension, Antihypertensive Treatment and Heart Failure

Szczegóły: Manual of Hypertension of The European Society of Hypertensi - G Mancia

Tytuł: Manual of Hypertension of The European Society of Hypertensi
Autor: G Mancia
Producent: Informa Healthcare
ISBN: 9781841846484
Rok produkcji: 2008
Ilość stron: 398
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 1.7 kg

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