Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension, with Chapters on Blood Pressure : 3rd Edition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Warfield, Louis M. (Louis Marshall), 1876-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension, with Chapters on Blood Pressure" by Louis M. Warfield is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the medical conditions of arteriosclerosis and hypertension, exploring their anatomy, pathology, physiology, and potential treatments. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of these vascular issues, particularly in relation to modern lifestyles and the implications for overall health. At the start of the book, Warfield introduces the concept of arteriosclerosis, emphasizing its prevalence among individuals over forty and its increasing incidence tied to stress and modern living. He views arteriosclerosis as a degenerative process rather than a singular disease, outlining its anatomical characteristics and the significant role of blood pressure in its development. The opening also touches on the historical context of arterial diseases and foreshadows a detailed exploration of the intricate relationship between blood pressure and various forms of arteriosclerosis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Bryan Ness, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-10-09