{"product_id":"the-american-medical-association-essential-guide-to-hypertension-paperback","title":"The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmerican Medical Association\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAngela R. Perry\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about one in four Americans -- but this potentially life-threatening condition can exist virtually without symptoms. 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: * Understand all aspects of hypertension: what it is, who is at risk, how it affects the body, and how it is diagnosed * Learn about your cardiovascular system -- and how your body controls blood pressure * Discover the treatable causes of hypertension -- from certain physical disorders and illnesses to side effects of common medications * Safely monitor your blood pressure, with tips for more accurate readings * Take control of your health with current lifestyle recommendations and nutritional guidelines * Work with your doctor to maintain a drug therapy program, and select the best treatment options * Recognize and deal with hypertensive emergencies. 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 American Medical Association Essential Guide to Hypertension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe American Medical Association is the nation's largest organization of physicians. Its healthcare books for consumers are widely acclaimed for their medical accuracy and sound, practical recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 8.34 x 5.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761737826592,"sku":"9780671010157","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/744955360f8584099787639cf4c5e29e.webp?v=1780211728","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-american-medical-association-essential-guide-to-hypertension-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}