Hypertension
Hypertension, also called "high blood pressure", HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the
systolic blood pressure is consistently over 140 mmHg. Risk factors for high blood pressure
include obesity, smoking, inactivity, stress, and excessive salt in the diet. Race and gender are
two genetic factors that also influence hypertension.
Persistent hypertension may lead to strokes, heart attacks, and renal failure.
Common Topics about Hypertension
Information about Hypertension - High Blood Pressure:
Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
Learn all about high blood pressure and its treatment, from the National High Blood Pressure Education Program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp
American Society of Hypertension, Inc.
Dedicated exclusively to hypertension and related cardiovascular disease. Includes guidelines for healthy living, statistics, and information on hypertension drugs.
www.ash-us.org
Hypertension
Screening, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension in US Private Physician ...
hyper.ahajournals.org/
WebMD Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Center
High blood pressure affects I in 4 American adults. Find in-depth high blood pressure and hypertension information including its causes, symptoms, ...
www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: High blood pressure (Hypertension)
Pre-hypertension is when your systolic blood pressure is between 120 and 139 or your diastolic blood pressure is between 80 and 89 on multiple readings. ...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000468.htm
High blood pressure (hypertension) - causes, treatments
High Blood Pressure: Medical information about hypertension, its treatment, therapies and prevention.
www.medicinenet.com/high_blood_pressure/article.htm
Measure your blood pressure
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it is to get your blood pressure measured. Talk with your health care team about how you can manage your blood pressure and lower your risk.