From the Publisher (from previous edition):

     Examining one of the most prevalent medical problems in the United States today, this text gives clinicians an instructive overview of the pathophysiology of hypertension, including screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The author is a renowned specialist in hypertension research.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1.     Definition, Epidemiology, Natural History, and Benefits of Treatment

Chapter 2.     Pathophysiology of Hypertension

Chapter 3.     Evaluation of Primary or Essential Hypertension

Chapter 4.     Evaluation for Secondary Forms of Hypertension

Chapter 5.     Nonpharmacologic Treatment and Primary Prevention

Chapter 6.     Drug Therapy:  Attacking Extracellular Fluid Volume Expansion--Diuretics and Natriuretic Agents

Chapter 7.     Drug Therapy:  Attacking Increased Resistance--Vasodilating Agents

Chapter 8.     Drug Therapy:  Antisympathetic Agents

Chapter 9.     Hypertension Associated with Other Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Chapter 10.   Complicated Hypertension

Index