Hypertension and Hormone Mechanisms

Hypertension and Hormone Mechanisms reviews novel developments in the endocrinology of hypertension with emphasis on new discovery during the past five years and perspectives on the future. Written by authors who have spearheaded recent advances, chapters cover innovations in our understanding of the reninangiotensin-aldosterone, the sympathoadrenal, and the renal dopaminergic systems. World-renowed researchers also discuss natriuretic peptides, vasoactive substances and vasopeptidases, insulin, free fatty acids, and the insulin resistance syndrome, sex hormones, and the vasculature and selected areas of diagnosis and therapy.

With a focus on new developments in hormones and autacoids related to hypertension, Hypertension and Hormone Mechanisms provides a resource that will lead to new, active research in the fundamental mechanisms of hypertension.

From the reviews:

"This is a comprehensive overview of pathophysiology of hypertension. … The book is targeted at both scientists and clinicians with the goal of providing a basic foundation to better understand mechanisms involved in hypertension as well as stimulate active research to better understand the fundamental mechanisms of the disease. … useful and very thorough summary of the hormonal mechanisms of hypertension. It is an excellent resource for clinicians and scientists involved in the treatment of hypertension as well as those engaging in basic science research." (Irena Duka, Doody’s Review Service, December, 2007)

"The book provides a unique review of the latest developments and discoveries in the endocrinology of hypertension . … it also provides the reader with the most recent discoveries brought about by basic clinical science research. … This book will be of utmost interest to clinicians and basic scientists … as well as to specialists such as endocrinologists, cardiologists, and nephrologists. I strongly recommend that it should be available in all medical school libraries." (Edgar V. Lerma, JAMA, May, 2008)

"As edited by Dr. Carey, a well-recognized investigator in this field, leading experts provide very comprehensive discussions of the effect of the different hormonal systems on progression of cardiovascular disease. … this book provides a nice combination of both basic science and clinical considerations of hormonal causes of hypertension and vascular disease. … Overall, the book will serve as a valuable resource for scientists and clinicians interested in the underlying mechanisms of hypertension and vascular disease." (David A. Calhoun, Endocrinology, Vol. 33 (4), April, 2008)