Kaplan's Clinical Hypertension [Hardcover]

Norman M. Kaplan (Author), Ellin, M.D. Lieberman (Author), William Neal (Author, Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781732247 | ISBN-13: 978-0781732246 | Publication Date: March 15, 2002 | Edition: 8th

Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library - April 2001 & 2003 This highly acclaimed clinical reference by a world-renowned authority on hypertension is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Eighth Edition. Dr Kaplan integrates the latest basic science findings and clinical trial data and presents up-to-date, practical recommendations for treatment and prevention of all forms of hypertension. This edition offers guidelines on the use of newer antihypertensive agents, including angiotensin II-receptor blockers and neutral vasopeptidase inhibitors. Other timely issues addressed include accuracy of home blood pressure monitoring devices; long term prognosis of white coat hypertension; recent advances in genetics; results of controlled trials on therapy of renovascular hypertension; and new diagnostic tests for mineralocorticoid hypertension FEATURES: A single expert author thereby assuring complete coverage without repetition Practical orientation to serve both the cardiologist and generalist Recent information on genetic mechanisms of hypertension Over 3,000 references offer thorough reviews of all the pertinent literature from 2001 The book's coverage of pathophysiology provides a background for diagnostic & thrapeutic decision-making Over 200 illustrations, tables, and algorithms offer rapid access to essential facts in clinical situations NEW TO THIS EDITION: Updated content throughout The latest guidelines for treatment & prevention The latest clinical trials on therapy of hypertension Discussions on the role of the newest anti-hypertension agents Discussions on the relationship between hypertension and nephrosclerosis Discussions on the accuracy of home monitoring device

Editorial Reviews

Review

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 19-APR-06, Volume 295, Issue 15, Paul Pisarik, MD, MPH, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK -- "Kaplan's talent for sifting the enormous amount of hypertension research and presenting the important clinical aspects in a concise, readable form undoubtedly helps explain the popularity and longevity of his textbook...Besides being impressed with how current and extensively referenced the book is-the average number of references per chapter is 250-I enjoyed reading it. It has all the advantages of a single-author book: it is cohesive, has little redundancy, and flows well. I especially enjoyed the occasional passages in which Kaplan shares observations based on his experience and his admonitions to physicians, such as, 'Perhaps we can walk up that flight of stairs, just as an example to our patients.'... "Reading Kaplan's Clinical Hypertension is like listening to a wise internist. Would I recommend it to any physician who treats hypertension? In a heartbeat."-Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 550 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 8th edition (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781732247
• ISBN-13: 978-0781732246
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,148,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best book on Hypertension, August 29, 2010

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This review is from: Kaplan's Clinical Hypertension (Clinical Hypertension (Kaplan)) (Hardcover)

This book is far more better then competitors such as Hypertension companion to Braunwald's Heart disease, Comprehensive hypertension and so on. This book is worthwhile to by for general internists, cardiologists and hypertension specialists. Really enjoy reading it

4 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Obra maestra, July 25, 2008

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This review is from: Kaplan's Clinical Hypertension (Clinical Hypertension (Kaplan)) (Hardcover)

El Profesor Kaplan deleita al mundo científico con nuevas ediciones de un clásico de la Medicina. A mayor abundamiento, el tema de su obra es de la mayor importancia. Él es una de las voces más autorizadas del planeta para pontificar sobre la Hipertensión. Se trata de un libro, por un lado erudito y ,por otro, muy ameno.Da gusto leerlo. Tiene la coherencia de alguien que, a través de los años, ha adquirido una insuperable experiencia y oficio en tratar los temas. Si bien no se dice nada nuevo que ya no esté en los medios electrónicos, nos devuelve el placer de la página de papel, escrita con lucidez y brío. Un libro certero, para su lectura periódica.Esperamos, más adelante, su complemento en formato digital.