Treatment and Health Care for Hypertension Patients

Author: Yu Zhenqiu
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Hypertension is caused by many factors and diseases, and it, in turn, leads to various heart, brain, and kidney diseases. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension must be systematic. Controlling hypertension is the foundation for preventing cardiovascular diseases. However, the control rate of hypertension in China is very low, while the prevalence and mortality rates of cardiovascular diseases are high, posing a serious threat to the health of the Chinese people. This book introduces the concepts of treatment and health care for patients with hypertension in the department of hypertension. It reflects the mature methods and recent advancements in hypertension prevention and treatment in recent years, as well as summarizes the practical experience of our department over the years. The book is easy to understand and convenient to use, making it not only a reference for community physicians engaged in hypertension prevention and treatment but also an advanced health care book for a broad range of hypertensive patients.