This best-selling and highly acclaimed clinical reference by a world-renowned
authority on hypertension is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Ninth
Edition. Dr. Kaplan integrates the latest basic science findings and clinical
trial data and presents up-to-date, practical, evidence-based recommendations
for treatment and prevention of all forms of hypertension. Abundant algorithms
and flow charts are included to aid clinicians in decision-making. This edition
provides detailed information on the latest antihypertensive drugs and
nonpharmacologic treatment modalities. Also included are updates on genetic
mechanisms and discussions of new guidelines for hypertension and pre-
hypertension.