High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the pressure inside blood vessels is abnormally high. The term may refer to a single high reading or to a case of persistent chronic hypertension.
Chronic hypertension is an insidious disease that is
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Causes
Exacerbating factors: There are a number of issues that are more accurately called “risk factors” or “exacerbating factors” for chronic hypertension
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Types
Types of hypertension include:
- Essential hypertension
- Malignant hypertension
- Idiopathic hypertension
- Secondary hypertension
- Gestational hypertension (pregnancy-related hypertension in the mother)
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Note: This site is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See your doctor or other qualified medical professional for all your medical needs.