The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension
分類: 图书,进口原版,Health, Mind & Body(身心健康),Disorders & Diseases(身体失调与疾病),Heart Disease,
品牌: AMA
基本信息出版社:Pocket; Original (1998年9月1日)丛书名:American Medical Association平装:256页正文语种:英语ISBN:0671010158条形码:9780671010157商品尺寸:21.2 x 13.7 x 1.7 cm商品重量:222 g品牌:PocketASIN:0671010158商品描述High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about one in four Americans -- but this potentially life-threatening condition can exist virtually without symptoms.Now, the latest medical advances that can help prevent the damaging effectsof hypertension are compiled in a convenient reference under the authority ofthe American Medical Association. Here is clear, concise information that can help you to: LIUnderstand all aspects of hypertension: what it is, who is at risk, how it affects the body, and how it is diagnosed LILearn about your cardiovascular system -- and how your body controls blood pressure LIDiscover the treatable causes of hypertension -- from certain physical disorders and illnesses to side effects of common medications LISafely monitor your blood pressure, with tips for more accurate readings LITake control of your health with current lifestyle recommendations and nutritional guidelines LIWork with your doctor to maintain a drug therapy program, and select the best treatment options LIRecognize and deal with hypertensive emergencies./ULAlso included is information about hypertension among pregnant women, African-Americans, children, seniors, and people with diabetes; answers tocommonly asked questions; a glossary of related terms; and a directory ofaddresses and Web sites for up-to-the-minute medical news. You'll findeverything you need to help manage your blood pressure in the "AmericanMedical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension."