High Blood Pressure
Designed for the lay reader who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension, this book discusses major symptoms, prevention techniques, risk factors, complications, and treatment and emphasizes self-care, stress management, and empowerment.
The Black Man and Woman’s Guide to Living with Hypertension
James W. Reed, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.
and Hilton M. Hudson, II, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Written by two renowned physicians, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE offers valuable information on how to treat and prevent this disease.
High blood pressure exerts a tremendous toll on the African-American community, with thousands dying every year. Yet high blood pressure is treatable, and this book shows readers how to reverse this alarming trend. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE explains how the disease develops and the complications that can occur if it is left untreated. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, this book describes medications and therapies used to control hypertension, common risk factors for the disease, and stress management. Packed with practical information, easy-to-follow charts, and diagrams, this book is a must read for anyone living with high blood pressure or at risk for developing it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James W. Reed, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E., is Professor of Medicine and Associate Chair of Medicine for Research, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. He is also Co-founder of the International Society of Hypertension in Blacks.
Hilton M. Hudson II, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a practicing heart surgeon. He is also President and Co-founder of Hilton Publishing Company, Inc. and the Chairman of the Board for the Health Literacy Foundation.
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Paperback; 6 X 9; 148 pages