Michael Stowasser

Hypertension is the biggest cause of death and disability in the world, yet it remains underdiagnosed, undertreated and, in many cases, poorly controlled. As in the previous edition, 'Fast Facts: Hypertension' advises on: ; accurate measurement of blood pressure and problems such as 'white-coat' hypertension; routine assessments for people with high blood pressure; other modifiable risk factors (smoking, high cholesterol levels etc.); non-pharmacological...