ACP publishes 'Hypertension'

More than half of people over age 60 have hypertension, and as the population ages, this "silent" disease will become a
more frequent diagnosis for the primary care physician. The American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization
of doctors of internal medicine, has published "Hypertension," the latest book in the ACP Key Diseases Series, to provide a
needed reference for the disease's causes and treatments.


"Hypertension" is edited by Matthew R. Weir, MD, professor of medicine and director of the division of nephrology at the
University of Maryland School of Medicine. The book's purpose is to succinctly answer the important questions in this area:
Is there an ideal blood pressure? How are blood pressure goals to be achieved? What lifestyle modifications can be
recommended? What drugs should be used when, and how? What about possible side effects? In 14 chapters, 23 contributing
authors provide the answers.


The book includes numerous tables and summaries of key points. Furthermore, each topic, including hypertension in the elderly
and in the pregnant patient, is considered in an open and honest fashion by experienced clinicians who have devoted most of
their medical careers to improving strategies for managing hypertensive patients. Authors provide their personal views, not a
dispassionate listing of the various options or the currently popular consensus treatments.


"Hypertension" is available from the American College of Physicians Customer Service Department: custservacponline; or
phone 215-351-2600 (M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET). The ACP product number is 330300640. Browse to
acponline/catalog/books to order online. List price is $42.; ACP members pay $38. The softcover book has 259
pages.


The American College of Physicians was founded in 1915 to promote the science and practice of medicine. In 1998 it merged
with the American Society of Internal Medicine, which was established in 1956 to study economic aspects of medicine. ACP
works to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of
medicine. Its publishing program includes the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, electronic products, and books for the
medical community and general reader. For more information, visit acponline


"Hypertension" Table of Contents


Preface

1. Prevention, Detection, and Clinical Presentations

2. Epidemiology of Hypertensive Cardiovascular Risk

3. Evaluation and Measurement of Blood Pressure

4. Principles of Hypertension Treatment: How Low Should You Go?

5. Nonpharmacological Therapy of Hypertension

6. Pharmacology of Antihypertensive Drugs

7. Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease: Implications of Therapy

8. Hypertension and Kidney Disease

9. Future Considerations for Antihypertensive Therapy: Lessons from Outcome Trials

10. Secondary Hypertension

11. Controversies and Safety of Antihypertensive Medications

12. Hypertensive Urgencies and Emergencies: Considerations for Treatment

13. Hypertension in the Elderly

14. Hypertension in Pregnancy


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