High blood pressure is a common chronic medical problem encountered in primary care, yet it is commonly under diagnosed. ABC of Hypertension is a long established, practical guide to the investigation, treatment and management of hypertensive patients.This new sixth edition provides practical guidance on measurement of blood pressure and the investigation and management of hypertensive patients. It explains new developments in measurement and automated measurement of blood pressure, with emphasis on out-of-office blood pressure measurement and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring.Fully up to date with current British Hypertension Society (BHS) and NICE guidelines it also include improved coverage on the assessment and treatment of elderly patients and explains of the implications of recent trialsFrom a respected, expert author team, ABC of Hypertension is a valuable resource for general practitioners, family physicians, junior doctors, medical and nursing students, practice nurses, and primary healthcare professionals.