{"product_id":"9780671010157","title":"The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension","description":"Author:\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780671010157\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Gallery Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Oct 1998\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about one in four Americans -- but this potentially life-threatening condition can exist virtually without symptoms. \u003cbr\u003e\n\n Now, the latest medical advances that can help prevent the damaging effects of hypertension are compiled in a convenient reference under the authority of the American Medical Association. Here is clear, concise information that can help you to: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand all aspects of hypertension: what it is, who is at risk, how it affects the body, and how it is diagnosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about your cardiovascular system -- and how your body controls blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the treatable causes of hypertension -- from certain physical disorders and illnesses to side effects of common medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafely monitor your blood pressure, with tips for more accurate readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake control of your health with current lifestyle recommendations and nutritional guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with your doctor to maintain a drug therapy program, and select the best treatment options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize and deal with hypertensive emergencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Also included is information about hypertension among pregnant women, African-Americans, children, seniors, and people with diabetes; answers to commonly asked questions; a glossary of related terms; and a directory of addresses and Web sites for up-to-the-minute medical news. You'll find everything you need to help manage your blood pressure in the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Medical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871649845406,"sku":"HPC-9780671010157","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780671010157.jpg?v=1779618104","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780671010157","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}