The detection and control of hypertension are the key to preventing stroke, but the goal of attaining normal blood pressure without side effects is still not consistently achieved. This convenient pocket reference provides an expert but concise overview of the key elements of hypertension. Illustrated in full color, with lucid text and challenging self-assessment questions, An Illustrated Pocketbook of Hypertension will be of interest to cardiologists, cardiovascular disease specialists, internists, family physicians, nurses, residents and other professionals anxious to update their knowledge in this field as well as medical bookstores and libraries.