Nadar S., Lip G. (eds.) Hypertension

3rd edition. — Oxford University Press, 2023. — 288 p.Hypertension (Oxford Cardiology Library) 3rd Edition edited by Sunil K Nadar and Gregory Lip argues that the global prevalence of hypertension was estimated to be 1.13 billion in 2015, with the overall prevalence of around 26% of the world’s population and around 30 – 34% of those aged 18 years and above. Hypertension is a risk factor for many cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular-related conditions, and substantially contributes to premature mortality. In 2017, it was estimated that hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for all-cause mortality worldwide, accounting for over 10 million deaths and 218 million disability-adjusted life years. It is believed that there is a global epidemic of yet unknown proportions as abnormally elevated blood pressures are often asymptomatic. Indeed, the first diagnosis of hypertension is often made when the individual presents with a myocardial infarction or a stroke. Hypertension is thus rightly often referred to as the ‘silent killer’. Modifiable factors impacting hypertension include lifestyle changes such as smoking, diet, and physical activity levels. Public health initiatives for hypertension, such as population and opportunistic screening and patient education to promote ‘heart-healthy’ lifestyles, are critical for primary prevention, detection, and management of hypertension.The management of hypertension varies considerably from clinician to clinician. This pocketbook is a concise and evidence-based summary of current understanding and practice, including the most up-to-date guidance from national and international bodies and their recommendations for hypertension care. Written by an international team of experts, it covers all the key aspects of hypertension from epidemiology and etiology to investigations, management, and complications. It also covers the management of hypertension in special patient groups such as in pregnancy and the elderly. Emphasis is laid throughout the book on lowering cardiovascular risk as a part of managing hypertension. An essential tool for everyday use in managing hypertension, this book aids clinical decision-making by collating all the relevant information and guidance in one easily accessible place. This new edition has been fully updated to include expanded content on hypertension-mediated organ damage and two new chapters covering the effects of hypertension on the brain and the eyes.Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosisEpidemiology of hypertension.
Sunil K. Nadar and Stephanie L. Harrison.Pathophysiology of hypertension.
Sheon Mary, Giacomo Rossitto, and Christian Delles.Secondary hypertension.
Gurbhej Singh and Gurpreet Singh Wander.Diagnosis and investigation of hypertension.
Martin Wolley and Michael Stowasser.Complications of hypertensionHypertension: a cardiovascular risk factor.
Thomas Salmon, James Hatherley, and Rajiv Sankaranarayan.Left ventricular hypertrophy.
Yuichiro Yano and Sunil K. Nadar.Atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
Mohammed Najeeb Al-Rawahi.The brain in hypertension.
Arunodaya R. Gujjar.The kidneys in hypertension.
Sarah Ahmad and Jordana B. Cohen.The eye in hypertension.
Peck Lin Lip.Management of hypertensionOverview of guidelines on the management of hypertension.
Gregory Y. H. Lip and Sunil K. Nadar.Hypertension and cardiovascular risk management.
James P. Sheppard and Sunil K. Nadar.Non-pharmacological management of hypertension.
Benjamin J. R. Buckley and Stephanie J. Finnie.Diuretics in hypertension.
Harsh Goel and Ashish Kumar.Beta-blockers in hypertension.
Hatim Al-Lawati.Calcium channel blockers in hypertension.
Stephanie Lip and Sandosh Padmanabhan.Blockers of the renin – angiotensin – aldosterone system in hypertension.
Ify R. Mordi and Chim C. Lang.Other antihypertensive agents.
Shankar Patil, Muzahir Tayebjee, and Sunil K. Nadar.Renal denervation.
Vikas Kapil.Improving medication adherence in hypertension.
Hassan Al-Riyami and Deirdre A. Lane.Special conditionsHypertension in pregnancy: physiopathological, preventive, therapeutic, and long-term considerations.
Gloria Valdés.Hypertensive emergencies.
Alena Shantsila.Treatment of the older adult.
Asangaedem Akpan.Diagnosis and management of resistant hypertension.
Fang-Fei Wei, Chen Liu, and Jan A. Staessen.Hypertension in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Daniel J. Cuthbertson.