Hypertension is a study of the impact of hypertension on different types of patients and the complexities of successful management of the condition. The book is a detailed survey of hypertension, from its epidemiology and pathogenesis to its detection and treatment. It is unique in that it provides a perspective on the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension from experts in a variety of specialities, including cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, and neurology. The book also provides a primary care perspective from the viewpoints of pediatricians, obstetricians/gynecologists, family practitioners, and internists.

Bloomfield, Harper, and Uhl have created a practical textbook for physicians and residents. By drawing on the expertise of various specialists who make recommendations that are adaptable to a variety of clinical situations, this book breaks new ground. Physicians of all interests see patients with hypertension frequently and this book makes this common but complex clinical problem understandable, and makes treatment recommendations accessible.