• Presenting contributions from seasoned authorities in the field, this guide
• presents evidence-based information on the topic and offers practical approaches to the treatment of hypertension
• spans a diverse array of research on hypertension
• lists key points and summaries at the beginning of each chapter
• provides an abundance of illustrations, algorithms, tables, and charts to clarify and highlight critical data
• discusses management and treatment options for general and special populations

Organized in a reader-friendly format, this reference collects a vast amount of information on the underlying mechanisms of hypertension and applies them to day-to-day clinical practices -- focusing on recent developments in patient management, as well as the molecular, biological, physiological, pathophysiological, and pharmacological facets of hypertension.