Hypertension and Related Diseases

Author: Yan Xigui
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Since the 1980s, large-scale evidence-based medical research on hypertension, diabetes, and lipid metabolism disorders has continuously been published. The results have shown that reducing blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipids to target levels can reverse target organ damage, decrease cardiovascular events in the treated population, and that both non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches are equally important. This not only improves treatment effectiveness but also reduces resource waste, especially in developing countries. When single-drug therapy is ineffective in achieving target blood pressure and lipid levels, it is reasonable to combine two or more drugs. These beneficial experiences are principles that we should follow in clinical research and population prevention and control. To meet the needs of treating hypertension and related diseases, this book has been compiled for reference by clinicians and researchers. It is designed to be up-to-date, highly practical, and easy to find, with recent collective writings by domestic experts such as the "Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension," "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction," and "Recommendations for the Treatment of Chronic Systolic Heart Failure" included in small print at the end of relevant chapters for easy reference.