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Encyclopedia: Hypertension

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Hypertension, most commonly referred to as "high blood pressure", HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. It was previously referred to as arterial hypertension, but in current usage, the word "hypertension" without a qualifier normally refers to arterial hypertension. Hypertension can be classified either essential or secondary. Essential hypertension indicates that no specific medical cause can be found to explain a patient's...


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High blood pressure is commonly referred to as the "silent killer", since a third of people affected do not even know they have it. Over time high blood pressure can...

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    Many risk factors for developing heart disease are well known, such as smoking, obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Last week, a study suggested that elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in the blood may...

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Keep your weight down through diet and exercise. And don't have stress in your life. That is all you can do. If the heart disease has been mostly in...

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any one of them can, you need to ask your pharmacist about it

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What Is the Treatment for Hypertension?
I have a slightly elevated blood pressure. What is the initial possible treatment?

There are several medications that are used for hypertension. You have to check up with your doctor to get the right medications which best suits you. Here are few medications...

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What Are the Complications of High Blood Pressure?
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While elevated blood pressure alone is not an illness, it often requires treatment due to its short and long-term effects on many organs. The risk is increased for: Cerebrovascular accident...

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  • What is high blood pressure?

    Abnormally high blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, is a condition wherein the blood pressure measures above the normal blood pressure even when he is at rest.

  • Is High Blood Pressure A Disease?

    Not really. The word "disease" generally implies sickness, and an inability to function properly. The vast majority of people with high blood pressure are not sick in this sense: they ...

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For those with diabetes testing your blood sugar is an important part of managing your health. Whether you're a pro or just starting out this slide show from the Mayo Clinic takes you through the entire process from washing your hands to recording the numbers to storing your glucometer.

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Mayo Clinic High Blood Pressure Quiz

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Is your hypertension under control?

High blood pressure requires a lifetime of careful management. But are medications enough? How much should you exercise? And which diet is best? Take this quiz to find out if you're doing everything you can to manage your high blood pressure.

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