All the essentials of internal medicine in an instant! This concise, yet all-inclusive review is the perfect tool to prepare for primary certification and recertification exams, or for use as a clinical refresher. Its streamlined format conveniently condenses and simplifies the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension-making it indispensable for internal medicine residents, clerkship students, and busy practitioners. FEATURES: Compact review of key board-type material that spans the entire spectrum of internal medicine Coverage that reflects the weighting of the ABIM exam and adheres to its blueprint-including critical care, geriatrics, women’s health, clinical procedures, and end-of-life care Insights from a team of leading academics and clinicians from one of the country’s top medical schools Standardized, bulleted template emphasizing key points of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, procedures and treatment, prognosis, plus references Numerous clinical algorithms Chapter organization arranged by specialty ACGME competency requirements-especially designed for residents and program directors who need to meet accreditation obligations
The fun and easy way to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life!
Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.
The ABC of Diabetes comprises a comprehensive view of the practical issues relating to diagnosis and treatment of diabetes together with very practical advice on the management of its complications. The entire emphasis relates to clinical practice.
Your high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attacks, congestive
heart failure, and kidney failure. Using a simple, easy-to-read format,
Dr. James Scala presents 25 simple, natural ways you can use to fight
this silent killer. 25 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure explains
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visualization and relaxation techniques, and offers other resources for
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Hypertension Primer is a comprehensive, readable source of
state-of-the-art scientific and clinical information on hypertension.
The book contains more than 150 short chapters by distinguished experts
that cover every aspect of hypertension and its pathogenesis,
epidemiology, impact, and management. The chapters are grouped into
three well-organized sections--basic science, population science, and
clinical management--and each chapter is cross-referenced to other
relevant chapters. Each chapter is easily digestible and begins with a
bulleted list of key points.
