Understanding High Blood Pressure by Shahid Aziz (English) Paperback Book

Description: Understanding High Blood Pressure by Shahid Aziz High blood pressure is on the increase and is expected to rise by 24% in developed countries, affecting one in three of the worlds adult population by 2025. On the positive side, lifestyle modifications can be very effective, and even small changes can be beneficial. This book looks at how blood pressure is diagnosed and treated. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description High blood pressure is on the increase and is expected to rise by 24% in developed countries, affecting one in three of the worlds adult population by 2025. As it is, hypertension is already a fact of life for around half of people in the UK over 65, and for some 70% of those in their 70s. It has a strong correlation with obesity and diabetes, levels of which are also soaring, and is strongly linked to lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, fatty diets and high salt consumption. On the positive side, lifestyle modifications can be very effective, and even small changes can be beneficial. This book looks at how blood pressure is diagnosed and treated. Topics include:•Role of blood pressure within the larger picture of cardiovascular health.•How hypertension may be linked with other disease.•How it affects special populations such as the elderly and pregnant women.•Treatment -–drug therapy.•Lifestyle changes. Notes A leading consultant cardiologist presents cutting edge research on a very common problem, explaining the role of blood pressure within the larger picture of cardiovascular health, as well as other issues. Author Biography Dr Shahid Aziz is a consultant cardiologist at North Bristol NHS Trust, with speciality in the management of ischaemic heart disease and heart failure, and his research interests include coronary stenting, and angioplasty treatment for heart attacks. Promotional "Headline" Cutting edge research from a leading consultant cardiologist Details ISBN1847093264 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1847093264 ISBN-13 9781847093264 Format Paperback Pages 128 Media Book Imprint Sheldon Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 362.196132 Publication Date 2015-04-16 Short Title UNDERSTANDING HIGH BLOOD PRESS Language English Illustrations black & white illustrations Translated from English Publisher John Murray Press Author Shahid Aziz UK Release Date 2015-04-16 AU Release Date 2015-04-16 NZ Release Date 2015-04-16 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93685782;

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