This best-selling clinical reference by a world-renowned authority on hypertension was listed as the #1 reference book for hypertension by the American Society for Hypertension in 2006. Dr. Kaplan integrates the latest basic science findings and clinical trial data and presents up-to-date, practical, evidence-based recommendations for treatment and prevention of all forms of hypertension. Abundant algorithms and flow charts are included to aid clinicians in decision-making. For this Tenth Edition, Dr. Kaplan has a co-author, Ronald Victor, MD, to handle the basic research aspects of hypertension. Highlights include new developments in the pathogenesis of hypertension; discussions on the significance of nighttime blood pressure; new information on the relationship of sleep apnea to blood pressure; updates on diagnosing primary aldosteronism; and detailed information on the latest antihypertensive drugs, including combination drugs

Dr. Braunwald’s masterwork returns … bringing you the definitive guidance you need to overcome any challenge in clinical cardiology today, using the best approaches available! Hundreds of world authorities, many of them new to this edition, synthesize all of the recent developments that are revolutionizing practice – from the newest findings in molecular biology and genetics to the latest imaging modalities, interventional procedures, and medications. The expertise of the book’s contributors, the scope of its coverage, and its richly illustrated, user-friendly format all make this the ultimate reference for the practicing cardiologist.
* Locate the answers you need fast, thanks to a user-friendly, full-color design, complete with more than 1,500 color illustrations.

* Glean clinically actionable information quickly with Clinical Practice Points in every chapter.
* Apply the latest knowledge in your field with 7 new chapters on Acute Heart Failure

· Device Therapy of Heart Failure

· Emerging Therapies for Heart Failure

· Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Management

· Prevention and Management of Stroke

· Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

· and Coronary Arteriography Guidelines.

* Implement the most current, reliable practices thanks to meticulous revisions and updates throughout the book.

* Get fresh perspectives on your practice with contributions from more than 20 brand-new authors