Hypertension Secrets, 2nd edition

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review.

Hypertension Secrets, 2nd Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field.

This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. 

What are the key features of "Hypertension Secrets 2nd Edition" ?

• The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time  – succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. 
• Covers  the full range of pathophysiology, natural history, and diagnosis and management of hypertension for in-training or practicing professionals. 
• Fully revised and updated, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. 
• Includes chapters on obstructive sleep apnea; drug- or alcohol-induced hypertension; hypertension and diabetes, the obese individual,  African Americans, the elderly, thyroid disorders, and pregnancy; and the role of device therapy.  
• Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. 
• Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from global leaders in the field – all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content. 
• Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. 
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. 

Who is the author of "Hypertension Secrets 2nd Edition" ?

Edgar V. Lerma, MD, FACP, FASN, FAHA, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois and Chicago College of Medicine; Associates in Nephrology, S.C., Chicago, Illinois, USA.