D. Gareth Beevers

High blood pressure is a common chronic medical problem encountered in primary care, yet it is commonly under diagnosed. ABC of Hypertension is a long established, practical guide to the investigation, treatment and management of hypertensive patients. This sixth edition: Provides practical guidance on measurement of blood pressure and the investigation and management of hypertensive patientsExplains new developments in measurement and automated measurement of blood pressure andUpdates coverage on treatment of the elderly and explains of the implications of recent trialsIncorporates current British Hypertension Society and NICE guidelines

Clinically oriented and with a patient centred approach, this highly practical, concise text will inform all those monitoring women during pregnancy about the detection, investigation, and treatment of this common and potentially life threatening condition. Written by two leading workers in the field of hypertension in pregnancy, it will provide the most up to date information on treatment, aetiology, and the epidemiology of the disease. The books is also written in a form that is readily accessible to the wide audience it addresses.