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The Official Patient's Sourcebook
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
(Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Benign hypertension; Benign Intracranial Hypertension; Chronic hypertension; Essential hypertension; Familial hypertension; Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension; Genetic hypertension; High blood pressure; Hypertension - essential; Hypertension - malignant; Hypertension - renovascular; Hypertensive crisis; Idiopathic hypertension; Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension; Malignant hypertension; Nephrosclerosis - arteriolar; PPH; Pregnancy-induced hypertension; Primary Obliterative Pulmonary Vascular Disease; Primary Pulmonary Hypertension; Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH); Primary pulmonary vascular disease; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Secondary; Pulmonary hypertension; Renal hypertension; Secondary pulmonary hypertension; Severe hypertension; Toxemia; Toxemia of pregnancy)
Revised and Updated for the Internet Age
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| Pages | : | 376 |
| Price | : | $28.95(USD) |
| ISBN | : | 0597831998 |
| Published | : | 2002 |
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Synopsis |
A comprehensive manual for anyone interested in self-directed research on high blood pressure. Fully referenced with ample Internet listings and glossary. |
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Related Conditions/Synonyms |
| Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Benign hypertension; Benign Intracranial Hypertension; Chronic hypertension; Essential hypertension; Familial hypertension; Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension; Genetic hypertension; High blood pressure; Hypertension - essential; Hypertension - malignant; Hypertension - renovascular; Hypertensive crisis; Idiopathic hypertension; Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension; Malignant hypertension; Nephrosclerosis - arteriolar; PPH; Pregnancy-induced hypertension; Primary Obliterative Pulmonary Vascular Disease; Primary Pulmonary Hypertension; Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH); Primary pulmonary vascular disease; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Secondary; Pulmonary hypertension; Renal hypertension; Secondary pulmonary hypertension; Severe hypertension; Toxemia; Toxemia of pregnancy |
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Description |
This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to high blood pressure (also Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Benign hypertension; Benign Intracranial Hypertension; Chronic hypertension; Essential hypertension), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on high blood pressure. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. |
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Table of Contents |
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Introduction Overview Organization Scope Moving Forward PART I: THE ESSENTIALS Chapter 1. The Essentials on High Blood Pressure: Guidelines Overview What Is High Blood Pressure? How Does High Blood Pressure Hurt My Kidneys? How Will I Know Whether I Have High Blood Pressure? How Will I Know Whether I Have Kidney Damage? How Can I Prevent High Blood Pressure From Damaging My Kidneys? Are There Medicines That Can Help? Risk for Kidney Failure Related to High Blood Pressure Hope through Research For More Information More Guideline Sources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance Overview Associations and High Blood Pressure Finding More Associations Finding Doctors Finding an Endocrinologist Selecting Your Doctor Working with Your Doctor Broader Health-Related Resources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and High Blood Pressure Overview Recent Trials on High Blood Pressure Benefits and Risks Keeping Current on Clinical Trials General References Vocabulary Builder PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL Chapter 4. Studies on High Blood Pressure Overview The Combined Health Information Database Federally-Funded Research on High Blood Pressure E-Journals: PubMed Central The National Library of Medicine: PubMed Vocabulary Builder Chapter 5. Patents on High Blood Pressure Overview Patents on High Blood Pressure Patent Applications on High Blood Pressure Keeping Current Vocabulary Builder Chapter 6. Books on High Blood Pressure Overview Book Summaries: Federal Agencies Book Summaries: Online Booksellers The National Library of Medicine Book Index Chapters on High Blood Pressure Directories General Home References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 7. Multimedia on High Blood Pressure Overview Video Recordings Bibliography: Multimedia on High Blood Pressure Vocabulary Builder Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on High Blood Pressure Overview News Services & Press Releases Newsletters on High Blood Pressure Newsletter Articles Academic Periodicals covering High Blood Pressure Vocabulary Builder Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases Overview NIH Guidelines NIH Databases Other Commercial Databases The Genome Project and High Blood Pressure Specialized References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 10. Dissertations on High Blood Pressure Overview Dissertations on High Blood Pressure Keeping Current PART III. APPENDICES Appendix A. Researching Your Medications Overview Your Medications: The Basics Learning More about Your Medications Commercial Databases Contraindications and Interactions (Hidden Dangers) A Final Warning General References Vocabulary Builder Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine Overview What Is CAM? What Are the Domains of Alternative Medicine? Can Alternatives Affect My Treatment? Finding CAM References on High Blood Pressure Additional Web Resources General References Vocabulary Builder Appendix C. Researching Nutrition Overview Food and Nutrition: General Principles Finding Studies on High Blood Pressure Federal Resources on Nutrition Additional Web Resources Vocabulary Builder Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries Overview Preparation Finding a Local Medical Library Medical Libraries Open to the Public Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance Overview Your Rights as a Patient Patient Responsibilities Choosing an Insurance Plan Medicare and Medicaid NORD’s Medication Assistance Programs Additional Resources ONLINE GLOSSARIES Online Dictionary Directories HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE GLOSSARY General Dictionaries and Glossaries INDEX |
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Overview Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, once said, “The best prescription is knowledge.” The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) echoes this view and recommends that every patient incorporate education into the treatment process. According to the AHRQ:
As the AHRQ mentions, finding the right information is not an obvious task. Though many physicians and public officials had thought that the emergence of the Internet would do much to assist patients in obtaining reliable information, in March 2001 the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning:
Since the late 1990s, physicians have seen a general increase in patient Internet usage rates. Patients frequently enter their doctor’s offices with printed Web pages of home remedies in the guise of latest medical research. This scenario is so common that doctors often spend more time dispelling misleading information than guiding patients through sound therapies. The 2002 Official Patient’s Sourcebook on High Blood Pressure has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. The pages that follow will tell you where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to high blood pressure, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word “official.” This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on high blood pressure. Given patients’ increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. Since we are working with ICON Health Publications, hard copy Sourcebooks are frequently updated and printed on demand to ensure that the information provided is current. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, every chapter presents a “Vocabulary Builder.” Many health guides offer glossaries of technical or uncommon terms in an appendix. In editing this sourcebook, we have decided to place a smaller glossary within each chapter that covers terms used in that chapter. Given the technical nature of some chapters, you may need to revisit many sections. Building one’s vocabulary of medical terms in such a gradual manner has been shown to improve the learning process. We must emphasize that no sourcebook on high blood pressure should affirm that a specific diagnostic procedure or treatment discussed in a research study, patent, or doctoral dissertation is “correct” or your best option. This sourcebook is no exception. Each patient is unique. Deciding on appropriate options is always up to the patient in consultation with their physician and healthcare providers. Organization This sourcebook is organized into three parts. Part I explores basic techniques to researching high blood pressure (e.g. finding guidelines on diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis), followed by a number of topics, including information on how to get in touch with organizations, associations, or other patient networks dedicated to high blood pressure. It also gives you sources of information that can help you find a doctor in your local area specializing in treating high blood pressure. Collectively, the material presented in Part I is a complete primer on basic research topics for patients with high blood pressure. Part II moves on to advanced research dedicated to high blood pressure. Part II is intended for those willing to invest many hours of hard work and study. It is here that we direct you to the latest scientific and applied research on high blood pressure. When possible, contact names, links via the Internet, and summaries are provided. It is in Part II where the vocabulary process becomes important as authors publishing advanced research frequently use highly specialized language. In general, every attempt is made to recommend “free-to-use” options. Part III provides appendices of useful background reading for all patients with high blood pressure or related disorders. The appendices are dedicated to more pragmatic issues faced by many patients with high blood pressure. Accessing materials via medical libraries may be the only option for some readers, so a guide is provided for finding local medical libraries which are open to the public. Part III, therefore, focuses on advice that goes beyond the biological and scientific issues facing patients with high blood pressure. Scope While this sourcebook covers high blood pressure, your doctor, research publications, and specialists may refer to your condition using a variety of terms. Therefore, you should understand that high blood pressure is often considered a synonym or a condition closely related to the following:
In addition to synonyms and related conditions, physicians may refer to high blood pressure using certain coding systems. The International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) is the most commonly used system of classification for the world’s illnesses. Your physician may use this coding system as an administrative or tracking tool. The following classification is commonly used for high blood pressure:
For the purposes of this sourcebook, we have attempted to be as inclusive as possible, looking for official information for all of the synonyms relevant to high blood pressure. You may find it useful to refer to synonyms when accessing databases or interacting with healthcare professionals and medical librarians. Moving Forward Since the 1980s, the world has seen a proliferation of healthcare guides covering most illnesses. Some are written by patients or their family members. These generally take a layperson’s approach to understanding and coping with an illness or disorder. They can be uplifting, encouraging, and highly supportive. Other guides are authored by physicians or other healthcare providers who have a more clinical outlook. Each of these two styles of guide has its purpose and can be quite useful. As editors, we have chosen a third route. We have chosen to expose you to as many sources of official and peer-reviewed information as practical, for the purpose of educating you about basic and advanced knowledge as recognized by medical science today. You can think of this sourcebook as your personal Internet age reference librarian. Why “Internet age”? All too often, patients diagnosed with high blood pressure will log on to the Internet, type words into a search engine, and receive several Web site listings which are mostly irrelevant or redundant. These patients are left to wonder where the relevant information is, and how to obtain it. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with high blood pressure is even indexed in search engines, a non-systematic approach often leads to frustration and disappointment. With this sourcebook, we hope to direct you to the information you need that you would not likely find using popular Web directories. Beyond Web listings, in many cases we will reproduce brief summaries or abstracts of available reference materials. These abstracts often contain distilled information on topics of discussion. While we focus on the more scientific aspects of high blood pressure, there is, of course, the emotional side to consider. Later in the sourcebook, we provide a chapter dedicated to helping you find peer groups and associations that can provide additional support beyond research produced by medical science. We hope that the choices we have made give you the most options available in moving forward. In this way, we wish you the best in your efforts to incorporate this educational approach into your treatment plan. |
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