By far the most common kind of high blood pressure is essential hypertension. It is defined as high blood pressure for which there is no discernible cause. It accounts for 90-95% of all diagnosed cases. It is diagnosed when both the systolic and diastolic readings are above the normal range (140/90 is considered essential hypertension). […]
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How Big A Problem Is Secondary High Blood Pressure or Hypertension?
High blood pressure is the most diagnosed condition in the Unites States today and it is now estimated that it affects about 72 million Americans, including one out of every three adults. But, while we talk about high blood pressure, or hypertension, did you know that there are actually two different types of high blood […]
High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer
The term ‘blood pressure’ refers to the pressure or force exerted in the blood vessels of the body by the pumping of the heart. This pumping action causes blood to be pushed into the circulatory system of the body. The blood vessels expand or contract and thereby regulate the quantity of blood as well as […]