Hypertension: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease

By renowned authors George L. Bakris MD, Matthew Sorrentino MD, and Luke J. Laffin MD, this comprehensive guide is part of the esteemed Braunwald family of references, providing clinicians with authoritative guidance on managing and treating patients with hypertensive disorders.

Accessible and Authoritative Coverage

This one-stop reference covers the latest developments in hypertension, from basic science to clinical trials and guidelines, making it an invaluable resource for cardiologists, endocrinologists, and nephrologists. The 4th Edition has been fully updated to provide unparalleled coverage of hypertension in an accessible and user-friendly manner.

New Content and Updates

This edition includes new chapters on:

• Hypertension in Women
• Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists
• Exercise and Hypertension
• Telemedicine/Digital Health

Additionally, it features new or expanded content on:

• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• Immunology
• Clinical findings
• Laboratory testing
• Invasive and non-invasive testing
• Risk stratification
• Clinical decision-making
• Prognosis
• Management

Each chapter summary has been rewritten to provide a clear and concise overview of the topic, and the book’s narrative format has been streamlined to focus on clinical and actionable content.

Comprehensive Coverage of Hypertension

This book covers the full spectrum of hypertension, including:

• Behavior management and prevention as integral parts of hypertensive and pre-hypertensive treatment plans
• Combination drug therapies and management of chronic complications of hypertension
• Expert guidance from worldwide experts in cardiology, endocrinology, and nephrology
• The most recent guidelines from leading organizations around the world

An eBook version is included with purchase, allowing you to access all of the text, figures, and references with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Publication Details:

• Language: English
• Publication Date: December 29, 2023
• Publisher: Elsevier; 4 edition
• ISBN-10: 0323883699
• ISBN-13: 978-0323883696