Gurpreet S. Wander – författare

This book will cover all aspects of hypertension and the manifestations of cardiovascular disease in the Asian population. Due to an expanding economy and increasing affluent lifestyles, their incidence is increasing at alarming rates - in fact, this continent is a ticking time bomb for HTN and CVD outbreaks.

This book will cover all aspects of hypertension and the manifestations of cardiovascular disease in the Asian population. Due to an expanding economy and increasing affluent lifestyles, their incidence is increasing at alarming rates - in fact, this continent is a ticking time bomb for HTN and CVD outbreaks.

Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. It can cause problems including dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness and a patient may be aware of noticeable heart palpitations, where the heart feels like it is pounding, fluttering or beating irregularly, often for a few seconds or, in some cases, a few minutes (NHS Choices).This comprehensive guide presents clinicians with the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Divided into seven sections, the book covers clinical spectrum, diagnosis, therapeutic strategies, interventions, and new technologies used in its treatment and prevention.Complete sections are dedicated to other arrhythmias, to cardiac surgery and to future directions in atrial fibrillation.With more than 1000 pages providing in depth coverage of the topic, this manual is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams and tables.Key PointsComprehensive guide to latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillationMore than 1000 pages discuss clinical spectrum, diagnosis, treatment options, interventions, and new technologiesComplete sections dedicated to other arrhythmias, cardiac surgery, and future directionsHighly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels.This book presents a selection of clinical case scenarios illustrating diagnostic and management techniques for hypertension.  Divided into ten sections, the text begins with discussion on hypertension and associated risk factors, and different types of hypertension.The following sections cover ECGs, diagnosis, and cases of hypertension with comorbidities including pregnancy, renal disorders and vascular conditions. The final section examines secondary hypertension.Each chapter features a clinical case with detailed discussion on diagnosis and management strategies, followed by a selection of questions for self assessment and further learning.Key pointsSelection of clinical case scenarios for diagnosis and management of hypertensionCovers different types of hypertension, including with comorbiditiesIncludes discussion on secondary hypertensionEach case features questions for self assessment and further learning

The 2018 edition of this yearbook is divided into nine sections: cardiology; chest and critical care; diabetes and metabolic disorders; gastroenterology/hepatology; infectious diseases, HIV and TB; miscellaneous (geriatrics, genetics, and pregnancy related); nephrology and hypertension; neurology; and rheumatology and immunology.Each section contains 20 selected journal articles that provide updates on new developments and the direction in which different subspecialties are moving to improve patient care.Simplified commentary on the articles has been included for the benefit of postgraduate students and practicing physicians.Each article concludes with a key message.A list of references for further reading has been provided at the end of some of the sections.