Stress and hypertension examining the relation between psychological stress and high blood pressure / Kevin T. Larkin.

Author/creator Larkin, Kevin T.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press,
Descriptionx, 406 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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Subjects

SeriesCurrent perspectives in psychology
Contents Introduction: the case of Franklin -- Regulation of blood pressure -- Measurement of blood pressure -- Models of stress -- Stress and essential hypertension -- Acute stress responses : how do environmental stressors lead to essential hypertension? -- Individual differences and essential hypertension : constitutional and lifestyle factors -- Individual differences and essential hypertension : psychological and social factors -- Treatment and prevention of essential hypertension -- Conclusions and future directions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 323-397) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005007117
ISBN0300106440 (cloth : alk. paper)

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