Title:
High blood pressure for dummies / by Alan L Rubin.
Author:
Rubin, Alan L.
Genre:
Publication Information:
Indianapolis, IN : WIley Pub., Inc, ©2007.
Call Number:
RC685.H8 R775 2007
Abstract:
Discover how to measure your blood pressure properly; develop a successful treatment plan; improve your lifestyle habits; evaluate new drug therapies; find resources and outside support.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0827/2007933275-t.htmlContributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0739/2007933275-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0739/2007933275-d.html
Edition:
2nd ed.
ISBN:
9780470137512
9781458725530
Series:
--For dummies.
Physical Description:
xvii, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
General Note:
Previous edition: 2002.
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction -- PART I: UNDERSTANDING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: Introducing high blood pressure -- Detecting high blood pressure -- Determining whether you're at risk -- Dealing with secondary high blood pressure -- PART II: CONSIDERING THE MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES: Defending your heart -- Shielding your kidneys -- Protecting your brain -- PART III: TREATING (OR PREVENTING) HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: Developing a successful treatment plan -- Choosing foods that lower high blood pressure -- Keeping salt out of your diet -- Avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine -- Lowering blood pressure with exercise -- Adding drug therapy -- PART IV: TAKING CARE OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS: Helping the elderly -- Handling high blood pressure in children -- Treating high blood pressure in women -- PART V: THE PART OF TENS: Ten simple ways to prevent or reduce high blood pressure -- Ten (or so) myths about high blood pressure -- Ten new discoveries about high blood pressure -- Appendix: Resources for the latest information.
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