High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is measured in numbers based on the systolic and diastolic pressures of the blood. Systolic pressure measures the force in the arteries when the heart beats, while the diastolic pressure measures this force when the heart is at rest or relaxed. These measurements are shown in sequence from […]
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Description of Secondary Hypertension
Secondary hypertension is a hypertensive disorder, the cause of other basic diseases. This is by 5 to 15% of all high-pressure patients. The treatment of the underlying disease plays in the therapy in addition to lowering blood pressure an important role. The most common causes of secondary hypertension are diseases of the kidneys, the endocrine […]
How to Get Rid of Hypertension
Since blood pressure tends to be affected by factors like age, there is debate as to what is considered “normal” blood pressure. However, the Mayo Clinic specifies that blood pressure that is 120/80 mmHG is normal. Blood pressure between 120/80 to 139/89 mmHG is classified as prehypertension, while anyone who has blood pressure of 140/90 […]
Hypertension – Symptoms, Complications of this Silent Killer
Have you ever felt your heart to be pumping so hard especially when you are at the height of extreme emotions like anger or happiness? Have you ever felt a sudden rush of blood when you are nervous or excited? Are these conditions related to hypertension? What is Hypertension? Commonly referred to as high blood […]
Hypertension – Walk it Off
Hypertension or what is more commonly referred to as high blood pressure is a medical condition where elevated blood pressure levels are sustained. Studies have shown that there is an easy and enjoyable fix to this medical condition. Hypertension is classified into two groups: essential and secondary. Here’s a run-down on the two groups and […]
Ayurvedic Remedies For High Blood Pressure
Hypertension or high blood pressure means high pressure in the arteries. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood pressure. Hypertension can be classified as either essential (primary) or secondary. Essential hypertension means that no medical cause can be found to explain the raised blood […]
Hypertension – How is it Classified?
Hypertension is classified into Primary and Secondary; systolic or diastolic, and true systemic. 1. Systolic hypertension: This is common among the elderly especially where there are other disease conditions. The systolic blood pressure is persistently raised above 160mmHg. 2. Diastolic hypertension:In this case the diastolic blood pressure is elevated and sustained, and is severe in […]
Hypertension Facts
Hypertension is a disease of the modern age. Hypertension is a main contributor to heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. Stress and a unhealthy lifestyle are the most important causes of high blood pressure. Sometimes you have to do more than just change your lifestyle. To help in controlling and prevention of high blood pressure […]
Hypertension 101 – Is There a Difference Between High Blood Pressure and Hypertension?
Hypertension 101 is another article in a series on high blood pressure. For a complete list of hypertension symptoms, see the article ‘High Blood Pressure Symptoms.’ A hypertension treatment is also covered in other articles in this series. Hypertension is the medical term used to describe high blood pressure. The two terms are often used […]
Different Types of Secondary Hypertension
Secondary hypertension is one type of hypertension that can have underlying causes. It is not nearly as common as other forms of hypertension and only makes up about 5% of all hypertension suffers. Some of the most common causes include kidney disease, endocrine disease, tumors, and side effects from medication. Some of the symptoms of […]
Natural Treatments for Hypertension
Hypertension is a condition of increased blood pressure on blood vessels. It is considered as one of the most common lifestyle diseases and has affected around 50 million people in the United States. Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is categorized into two types – essential hypertension and secondary hypertension – on the basis of […]
Identifying Causes of Secondary Hypertension
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. The two types of hypertension are simply referred to as primary and secondary. The main difference between the two is the cause. Basically, when the incidence of hypertension has no known medical cause it is diagnosed as primary hypertension as against secondary hypertension caused by another […]
Facts About Hypertension
Hypertension is most often called or referred to as the silent killer. This is because, somebody may have this disease and will not know that he is having such disease. The blood level of any man depends on the amount of blood that the heart can pump, and the level of resistance the heart has […]