Portraits of Hypertension Decoding Evolution of Hypertension Through Art

by Usha Ramakrishnan (Author, Editor), Art & Classical Book (Foreword)

Humans are able to achieve heroic feats in everyday life, thanks to the evolution and adaptation to our environmental conditions through regulation of blood pressure! The susceptibility of humans to hypertension or high blood pressure is a product of their genetic make-up and the environment as well as their evolutionary history.

Our understanding of hypertension, its epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management has undergone a huge transition over the last few decades through constant research. Hypertension and its association with cardiovascular complications and mortality have been well researched, and several publications, including hypertension guidelines issued by various societies have highlighted these facts. Numerous newer diagnostic techniques, drugs, and other therapies have evolved, and so have the hypertension guidelines, with progress in our understanding of hypertension.

 The contents of this coffee table book delve into the progress in our understanding of evolution of blood pressure, hypertension, and its diagnosis and management using an artistic approach. This unique book will be of interest to healthcare professionals and health-conscious people as well as individuals with a scientific bent of mind!