Lifestyle modification for the prevention and treatament of hypertension

This text compiles all available scientific evidence on the efficacy of lifestyle modification, focusing on the effective implementation of the interventional techniques and skills necessary to assist clinicians in the management of the hypertensive patient.

hypertension Is The Most Important Modifiable Risk Factor For Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure, End-stage Renal Disease, And Peripheral Vascular Disease, According To Whelton (tulane U. Health Sciences Center), He (epidemiology And Medicine, Tulane U.) And Louis (epidemiology, Tulane U.). They Present 17 Papers That Collectively Synthesize The Clinical And Epidemiological Evidence On Lifestyle Modification Approaches To Treating Hypertension And Discuss Interventional Techniques And Skills For The Clinician. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

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reviewer:alberto N Goldbarg, M.d.(loyola University Stritch School Of Medicine)
description:this Book Reviews The Epidemiological Evidence For Lifestyle Modification For The Prevention And Treatment Of Hypertension.
purpose:hypertension Is A Tremendous Public Health Problem, Considering Its High Prevalence And The Concomitant Higher Risk For The Development Of Cardiovascular, Renal, And Cerebrovascular Disease. Therefore, An Assessment Of Nonpharmacological, Lifestyle Changes In The Treatment Of Hypertension Is Extremely Important. Obviously, These Are Worthy Objectives And The Authors Have Done A Great Job In Meeting Those Objectives.
audience:this Book Is Intended For Healthcare Providers, Including Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants As Well As Subspecialists (cardiologists, Nephrologists) As Well As Dietitians, Psychologists And Cardiovascular Epidemiologists And I Believe That This Is A Well Targeted Audience. The Authors Are Very Well Respected Authorities In The Field.
features:the Epidemiological Aspects Of Hypertension Are Discussed, With Particular Reference To Lifestyle Interventions Which May Be Used In The Prevention And Treatment Of This Major Public Health Hazard. Most Of The Information Is Based On Epidemiological Approach To Disease Prevention And Treatment. The Articles On Weight Reduction, Physical Activity, And Biofeedback And Relaxation Are Of Particular Interest. The Bibliography Is Quite Current And The Illustrations Are Adequate.
assessment:this Is A Welcome Addition To This Field Since There Are Few (if Any) Books Relating Nonpharmacological, Nontraditional In Many Ways Of Dealing With Hypertension. I Believe It Is Extremely Useful Since There Is A Tremendous Need To Be Able To Treat Patients With Hypertension Who Cannot Afford Currently Available Expensive Medications.