Controlling High Blood PressureFrans H. H. Leenen, R. Brian Haynes Ten of North America's top hypertension specialists cover every aspect of high blood pressure. Included are such topics as: the physical and emotional effects of high blood pressure; how high blood pressure affects diabetics, pregnant women, and the elderly; how to control hypertension through diet, exercise, and attitude change; and much more. Written in an informative, yet easy-to-understand, style. Illustrated. |
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What Is High Blood Pressure | 1 |
How High Blood Pressure | 12 |
The Diagnosis | 20 |
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