Evidence-Based Management of Hypertension: A Guide for Clinicians

The treatment of hypertension has become a complex decision-making process, with an increasing range of available drugs and varying individual patient responsiveness to therapy. To provide effective patient care, clinicians must be aware of all treatment options and the evidence supporting their use.

Personalized Treatment Planning for Hypertensive Patients

In this comprehensive volume, leading authorities in their fields provide answers to key clinical questions facing clinicians treating hypertension. The book addresses crucial topics such as:

• Whether to treat prehypertension
• How to choose therapy in the presence of comorbidities like obesity, ischemic heart disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, diabetes, or cerebrovascular disease

The authors present an expert analysis of available evidence and offer authoritative recommendations for treatment planning. Each chapter includes tables highlighting evidence from various sources, and concludes with key practice points that summarize evidence-based recommendations for best practice, graded according to the quality of evidence.

A Valuable Resource for Clinicians

This volume is an essential aid to treatment planning and long-term management for any clinician concerned with the care of hypertensive patients. With its focus on evidence-based decision making, it empowers clinicians to make informed treatment choices and improve patient outcomes.

Book Details:

Author: Matthew R. Weir

Publisher: TFM Publishing Ltd

Publication Date: September 1, 2010

Language: English

ISBN: 9781903378724, 9781908986566