ABC of Hypertension 6e

High blood pressure is a common chronic medical problem encountered in primary care, yet it is commonly under diagnosed. ABC of Hypertension is a long established, practical guide to the investigation, treatment and management of hypertensive patients. This sixth edition:

Provides practical guidance on measurement of blood pressure and the investigation and management of hypertensive patientsExplains new developments in measurement and automated measurement of blood pressure andUpdates coverage on treatment of the elderly and explains of the implications of recent trialsIncorporates current British Hypertension Society and NICE guidelines