- Presents an up-to-date review of the association between diabetes mellitus and hypertension
- Reports novel concepts of screening and diagnostic approaches in diabetic hypertensive patients
- Explains strategies for blood pressure control
This book provides an in-depth and up-to-date review of the association between blood pressure disorders and diabetes mellitus.
In addition, it discusses the specific role of hemodynamic alterations on the vasculature of various target organs (the retina, kidney, brain, and gravid uterus), topics that are infrequently considered and or acknowledged by clinicians.
Covering all aspects of the interaction between metabolic and hemodynamic factors, the book presents the diverse perspectives of the contributing authors and extensive discussions of issues including diabetic kidney disease, diabetic hypertensive phenotypes and postural hypotension.
Contents Overview- Introduction
- Epidemiological Aspects
- Screening and Diagnostic Approaches in Diabetic Hypertensive Patients
- Pathophysiological Mechanisms
- Target Organ Damage in Hypertensive Diabetic Patient
- Diabetes and Benefit of Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment
- Strategies for Blood Pressure Control
- Antihypertensive Drugs and Diabetes Mellitus: Special Problems
- Other Therapeutic Modalities
- Hypotensive Disorders
