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Hypertension and you : old drugs, new drugs, and the right drugs for your high blood pressure / Samuel J. Mann

Author
Mann, Samuel J., 1948-
Published
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2012]
Copyright Date
©2012
Physical Description
vii, 195 pages ; 23 cm

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Contents
Incorrect blood pressure measurement and the overtreatment of hypertension -- Finding the drugs that are right for you : targeting three mechanisms that underlie hypertension -- The diuretics -- The calcium channel blockers (CCBs) -- The ACEIs, ARBs, and DRIs : targeting the renin-angiotensin system -- Beta-blockers : when they are necessary and when they aren't -- Alpha-blockers : underused, but fabulous in the right patients -- Other antihypertensive drugs : vasodilators and drugs targeting the SNS -- Putting it all together : finding the drugs and combinations that are right for you by aiming at the right mechanism -- Solving the challenge of resistant hypertension : a simplified, successful strategy -- The mind/body connection and selection of the right blood pressure drugs -- Secondary hypertension -- Hypertension in the elderly -- Alcohol, coffee, and commonly used over-the-counter drugs -- Sex and exercise -- Reducing medications and cutting medication costs -- Conclusion.
Summary
"A nationally recognized hypertension specialist, identifies the drugs most likely to have side effects, and those that can be used in their place. He describes the shortcomings of some of the new drugs, while also introducing readers to some excellent old drugs that are woefully underused as a result of the publicity blitz surrounding the new, expensive ones. He emphasizes the importance of matching the medication and dosage to the individual who will be taking them, and presents the overlooked clues that can tell us who should be on which drug"--Provided by publisher.
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9781442215177 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1442215178 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9781442215184 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1442215186 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9781442215191
1442215194
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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