Oxford American Mini-Handbook of Hypertension

by Michael J. Choi and Paul Scheel

Hypertension (chronically elevated arterial blood pressure) is one of the most common disorders worldwide. In the U.S., hypertension affects 1 in 4, or upwards of 50 million adults with only 70% being aware of their diagnosis. Hypertension is tightly linked with cardiovascular risk and fatal outcomes. One of the dangers of hypertension is its asymptomatic nature, as untreated hypertension can result in increased cardiac output, heart volume, and damage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195390563
• ISBN13: 9780195390568
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 3.9" x 6.7"