Download or read book Evidence based Management of Hypertension written by Matthew R Weir, and published by tfm Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The treatment of hypertension is now evolving into a decision-making process of ever greater complexity. Not only has the range of drugs available increased but so too has our knowledge of the diversity of individual patients' responsiveness to therapy, and the need to tailor their treatment with reference to a wide variety of additional factors. In order to provide effective patient care, the clinician needs to be aware of all the options available, but also of the evidence supporting their use and the extent to which that evidence justifies the choices made. In this new volume, leading authorities in their fields draw on the available evidence to provide answers to a series of key clinical questions facing the clinician treating hypertension: Should we treat prehypertension? How does the choice of therapy change in the presence of comorbidities such as obesity, ischemic heart disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, diabetes or cerebrovascular disease? Evidence-based Management of Hypertension provides answers to these and many other questions, as the authors present an expert analysis of the available evidence and offer authoritative recommendations for treatment planning. In each chapter, tables highlight evidence from a variety of sources, and every chapter concludes with a series of key practice points that present a summary of evidence-based recommendations for best practice, graded according to the quality of that evidence. For any clinician concerned with the care of the hypertensive patient, this volume will be a valuable aid to treatment planning and long-term management.

Download or read book Measuring Quality of Care for Hypertension written by Christopher J. Hebert and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hypertension written by Elizabeth W Edwards and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of high blood pressure. Divided into three sections, the text begins with an overview of the condition, current guidelines on its management, potential organ damage, and nonpharmacological treatments. The next section covers the management of hypertension with associated disorders such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney disease, and more. A complete chapter discusses ‘white coat’ hypertension. The final section discusses management approaches when initial treatment fails, and hypertensive emergencies. Each chapter is presented as a case scenario, describing background, previous control attempts, challenges and treatments. Authored by experts from the University of South Carolina, the text is further enhanced by clinical images, figures and tables. Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of hypertension Chapters presented as step by step case scenarios Covers treatment of hypertension with associated conditions Authored by experts from the University of South Carolina

Download or read book Manual of Hypertension of The European Society of Hypertension written by Giuseppe Mancia and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-09-11 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 recept

Download or read book Therapy in Nephrology and Hypertension E Book written by Christopher S. Wilcox and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-08-22 with total page 1161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised, the new edition of this companion to Brenner & Rector’s The Kidney equips you with today’s guidance to effectively manage renal and hypertension patients. International authorities emphasize the specifics of treatment while presenting field-tested advice on the best therapeutic strategies available. New chapters reflect the latest evidence impacting current clinical issues, while a new design helps you reference the information more easily. Presents the most comprehensive text available on nephrology and hypertension treatment for a convenient single source that is easy to consult. Features the evidence-based guidance of leading authorities for making more informed clinical decisions. Offers in-depth discussions and referenced coverage of key trials to help you analyze the results and the evidence provided. Provides treatment algorithms and tables of commonly used drugs in each chapter for quick-access expert advice on arriving at the best and most appropriate treatment regimen. Offers new chapters on erectile and sexual dysfunction, transplant immunology and immunosuppression, dietary salt restriction, and systematic vasculitis and pauci-immune glomerulonephritis that reflect new evidence impacting current clinical issues. Presents the contributions of newly assigned section editors—authorities in their subspecialty fields—who offer you the benefit of their practice-proven expertise. Provides rationales for the therapies presented to help you choose the most effective treatment for each patient.

Download or read book Renovascular and Renal Parenchymatous Hypertension written by Thomas Luescher and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph provides a timely update on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy of renovascular and renal parenchymatous hypertension. The underlying causes of the most common forms of hypertension are discussed in separate chapters. Special emphasis is laid on newer pathophysiological aspects of the disease, in particular the vascular wall renin-angiotensin system. Furthermore, there is in depth discussion of all the new techniques that are currently available for use in the diagnosis of renal hypertension, e.g., ultrasound and Doppler techniques, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear renography. These techniques are discussed by internationally renowned experts in the field. The book also covers topics such as the value of medical therapy, surgical techniques, and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, with special reference to the treatment of renal hypertension.

Download or read book Hypertension Management written by Jo Gulledge and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1999 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives health care providers encompassing, detailed information on hypertension and also furnishes tools for promoting wellness. Hypertension Management: Clinical Pathways, Guidelines, and Patient Education contains an abundance of clinical guidelines which serve as a basis for clinicians pursuing disease management. In addition, this essential resource contains more than 100 easy-to-understand patient education sheets, which teach patients and their families how to take an active role in managing their high blood pressure.

Download or read book Quality of Care in the Management of Hypertension written by Brook Watts and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hypertension from basic research to clinical practice written by Md. Shahidul Islam and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypertension: from basic research to clinical practice” contains a unique collection of selected chapters written by experts and enthusiasts engaged in research and treatment of hypertension, a condition that affects around a billion people in the world. The chapters describe fundamental researches at cellular and molecular levels to the science, and art of treatment of the condition in clinical practice. The topics included ranges from pathophysiology of hypertension, through monitoring of hypertension, to the treatment of hypertension in different patient categories. It contains essential background information as well as cutting edge research, and state of the art treatment alternatives in this broad field. From the beginners, and research students to the expert clinicians, and established scientists, everybody has something to learn from this book.

Download or read book Report of the Hypertension Task Force General summary and recommendations written by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Hypertension Task Force and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Self Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Comparative Effectiveness written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High blood pressure (BP), or hypertension, is a common, long-term health condition, particularly among older adults. Untreated or ineffectively treated hypertension leads to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and increased consumption of health care resources, thus levying high human and financial costs to society. In adults, hypertension is defined as a persistently elevated BP equal to or greater than 140/90 mmHg. In children, the diagnosis is made from an average of three or more BP readings greater than the 95th percentile for age, sex, and height. The Seventh Joint National Committee (JNC 7) guideline recommends a BP goal of 140/90 mmHg or less in the general population and a lower threshold of 130/80 mmHg or less in patients with diabetes mellitus or chronic kidney disease. The World Health Report 2002 estimates that over 1 billion people have high BP and that hypertension is responsible for 4.5 percent of the global disease burden. Within the U.S., about 76.4 million adults are affected. Despite improvements in the quality of health care and life expectancy, it is expected that the prevalence of hypertension will continue to rise worldwide. The World Health Organization ranks high BP as the third highest risk factor for burden of disease, highlighting the contribution of hypertension directly and indirectly to the development of numerous diseases. Hypertension has been identified as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and is an important modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. High BP directly results in 7 million deaths every year. Effective management of BP has been shown to dramatically decrease the incidence of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. However, hypertension is usually a lifelong condition, and long-term adherence to lifestyle modification and medication treatment remains a challenge in the management of hypertension. Thus an increasing focus has been placed on developing strategies that can improve adherence and result in satisfactory BP control with the goal of improving health outcomes for hypertensive patients. One such proposed method is self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring. SMBP refers to the regular self-measurement of a patient's BP at home or elsewhere outside the office or clinic setting. However, while patient self-participation in chronic disease management appears promising, the sustainability and clinical impact of this strategy remain uncertain. The primary objective of this review is to evaluate whether the use of SMBP monitoring influences outcomes in adults and children with hypertension, and to what extent these changes in outcomes can be attributable to the use of self-monitoring devices alone or the use of SMBP plus additional support or attention. The intention of this report is to inform physicians' decisionmaking as to whether to encourage the use of SMBP monitoring alone or along with additional support, and to assist health care policymakers and payers with decisions regarding coverage and promotion of SMBP monitoring. Key Questions include: 1. In people with hypertension (adults and children), does self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring, compared with usual care or other interventions without SMBP, have an effect on clinically important outcomes? 2. In trials of SMBP monitoring, how do clinical, surrogate, and intermediate outcomes (including SMBP monitoring adherence) vary by the type of additional support provided? 3. How do different devices for SMBP monitoring compare with each other (specifically semiautomatic or automatic vs. manual) in their effects on clinical, surrogate, and intermediate outcomes (including SMBP monitoring adherence)? 4. In trials of SMBP monitoring, how does achieving BP control relate to clinical and surrogate outcomes? 5. How does adherence with SMBP monitoring vary by patient factors?

Download or read book Hypertension written by C. Venkata S. Ram and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-01-08 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypertension has become a major public health hazard not only in industrialized nations, but also in emerging economies. Early detection combined with effective treatment is imperative to reduce the risk of patients developing premature cardiovascular disease and accelerated atherosclerosis. A clear, concise resource, Hypertension: A Clinical Guide is of practical value to primary care doctors around the world who treat patients with hypertension every day. The book explores both fundamental and practical aspects, including epidemiology, risk, treatment, and secondary causes. After discussing methods of diagnosis and evaluation, the book explores a range of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options. Specialized chapters address topics such as hypertensive emergencies, hypertension in pregnancy and renal disease, renovascular hypertension, primary hyperaldosteronism, and pheochromocytoma. Illustrated with photos and tables, this volume is essential reading for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals with an interest in hypertension whether in primary care, in hospitals, or in training.

Download or read book Comprehensive Hypertension E Book written by Gregory Y. H. Lip and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-06-28 with total page 1247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is today's most in-depth reference for any cardiologist, internist, or nephrologist interested in hypertension. Drawing from international experience in cardiology, physiology, and nephrology, Drs. Lip and Hall have assembled a group of section editors and contributors second to none. You'll find the long-term effects of primary and secondary hypertension and a lengthy section on hypertensions for special populations featured prominently. Prevention and treatment of hypertension are covered in detail, from lifestyle and diet issues to drug choice and delivery, and the section on comparison of guidelines is unique to this book. Find comprehensive coverage of hypertension including pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment all in one practical volume. See the complete systemic problems of hypertension at a glance with detailed, full-color illustrations of cellular and clinical manifestations. Simplify navigating the complexities of hypertension using algorithms for clinical exam and diagnosis. Get specific insight into prevention and treatment of hypertension in special populations. Go global with a comprehensive section on worldwide guidelines and the application of clinical material to local standards of practice.

Download or read book Hypertension Primer written by Joseph L. Izzo and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition, the Hypertension Primer is a comprehensive, readable source of state-of-the-art scientific and clinical information on hypertension. The book contains 171 short chapters by distinguished experts that cover every aspect of hypertension and its pathogenesis, epidemiology, impact, and management. Highlights of this edition include updated JNC 7 findings regarding special population therapy and clinical management. Chapters are grouped into three well-organized sections—basic science, population science, and clinical management—and each chapter is cross-referenced to other relevant chapters. Each chapter is easily digestible and begins with a bulleted list of key points.

Download or read book Five year Findings of the Hypertension Detection and Follow up Program written by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Hypertension Detection and Follow-up Program Cooperative Group and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hypertension Control for Nurses and Other Health Professionals written by Mahendr S. Kochar and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The incidence, causes, risks, and control of hypertension are discussed in this resource manual directed toward nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals. Topics include 1) the epidemiology of hypertension, 2) the pathophysiology of essential and secondary hypertension, 3) pharmacological management of hypertension (diuretics, sympathetic inhibitors, vasodilators, reninagniotensin inhibitors, calcium blockers), 4) evaluation of the hypertensive patient (history, physical examination, laboratory results), 5) hypertensive patient treatment and follow-up. Aspects of the patient counseling process and the nurse's role and responsibilities are outlined. The challenge of patient noncompliance and a multidisciplinary approach to patient education are explored. Recommendations for organization of a clinic for effective hypertension detection and treatment, and for hypertension screening and treatment programs at the work-site are described. Appendices present 1) quality assurance nursing outcomes for hypertension counseling, 2) a hypertension patient education series, and 3) hypertension learning resources.

Download or read book Topics in Pathophysiology of Hypertension written by H.V. Villareal and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is not often that one one writes the foreword for a book based on a conference which contributed so much to our knowledge in the field of hypertension. During my close association with the International Society of Hypertension from 1978-1982, numerous satellite symposia were held in connection with five interna tional meetings. The specific topics addressed in this volume, the quality of the contributions, and the superb expertise of the contributors make this monograph one of the most outstanding publications that the International Society of Hyper tension has sponsored. Satellite symposia such as the present one serve useful and important functions for our society. They provide a mechanism of getting together the outstanding experts on special subjects for presentation of new data and for a free interchange of ideas. This type of endeavor is one of the most uniquely effective ways of accumulating new knowledge, because the data presented are subjected to critical review and discussion. No textbook or publication in journals can provide the type of critically evaluated information that comes from a small group is a mechanism for scientists to become meeting of this type. Furthermore, it acquainted or better acquainted with one another. All of this is, of course, very provocative and supportive of high quality research, one of the trademarks of the International Society of Hypertension. The conference for this book publication was organized by Drs.