Hypertension
Normal blood pressure range is around 120-80. If your blood pressure is 140-90 or higher, you might suffer from chronic hypertension....
Hypertension Symptoms & Warning Signs
For most cases of mild hypertension, there are no symptoms. But for more severe cases, symptoms include headaches, dizziness, blurred vision and shortness of breath....
Hypertension Definition
Hypertension is elevated pressure or tension on the arterial walls during systemic circulation. Increased force on the arterial walls can occur during the...
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Hypertension Types
There are several types of hypertension that result from high blood pressure. Learn more here....
Hypertension Causes & Risk Factors
Your diet and lifestyle can put you at risk for high blood pressure and hypertension. Learn more to take control of your blood pressure....
Hypertension Tests & Diagnosis
A medical professional will need to monitor your blood pressure to diagnose you with hypertension. Learn about the criteria here....
Pulmonary Hypertension Definition
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the lungs. In PH, the blood vessels in the lungs and the right side of the heart are sites of higher-than...
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Hypertension Prevention & Treatment
Exercising, reducing your stress load and following a well balanced diet can help you reduce your risk of hypertention. Learn more about all the different prevention...
Hypertension Is A Special Danger To Women
New research suggests hypertension in women has very different causes than in men, and may require more specific treatments....
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Stroke Causes & Risk Factors
Strokes are very dangerous and could potentially be fatal. By learning about the causes and the risks of a stroke, it could possibly save your life....
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