1st Edition

Hypertension A Clinical Guide

By C. Venkata S. Ram Copyright 2014
136 Pages 203 Color & 41 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

140 Pages
by CRC Press

Hypertension has become a major public health hazard not only in industrialized nations, but also in emerging economies. Early detection combined with effective treatment is imperative to reduce the risk of patients developing premature cardiovascular disease and accelerated atherosclerosis. A clear, concise resource, Hypertension: A Clinical Guide is of practical value to primary care doctors... Read more

Introduction to hypertension

Diagnosis and evaluation of hypertension

Primary or secondary hypertension

Non-pharmacologic treatment of hypertension

Antihypertensive drugs: an overview

Hypertensive emergencies and urgencies

Hypertension in pregnancy

Hypertension and renal disease

Renovascular hypertension

Primary aldosteronism

Pheochromocytoma

Biography

C. Venkata S. Ram, MD, MACP, FACC, completed his residency in medicine at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and a fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ram’s professional career has centered on the management of hypertension and he is one of the very few individuals who have combined clinical practice with an academic career.

The author of more than 290 articles and a book on the treatment of hypertension, he is also a renowned speaker in the field. Dr. Ram has made numerous contributions to our understanding of both the physiology and the management of hypertension. For more than two decades, Dr. Ram’s work has explored the mechanisms of action of various antihypertensive drugs. In addition to expertise in clinical research and medical practice, Dr. Ram is considered a uniquely skilled communicator of scientific advances. Dr. Ram was the youngest person ever to become the Master of American College of Physicians. Dr. Ram is on the editorial boards of numerous national and international medical journals.