Understanding Hypertension
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Understanding Hypertension
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Hypertension or high blood pressure means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body.
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Blood pressure is highest when the heart beats to push blood out into the arteries.
When the heart relaxes to fill with blood again, the pressure is at its lowest point.
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Normal blood pressure is below 120/80;blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.
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The top number, the systolic blood pressure, corresponds to the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood forward into the arteries.
Systolic
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The bottom number, the diastolic pressure, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction.
Diastolic
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An elevation of the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure increases the risk of developing heart (cardiac) disease, kidney (renal) disease, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis), eye damage, and stroke (brain damage).
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There are 2 forms of High BP called essential (or primary) hypertension and secondary hypertension .
Essential hypertension is a far more common condition and accounts for 95% of hypertension.
Enlarged Heart
Atherosclerosis
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High blood pressure usually occurs without any symptoms. Some people with uncomplicated hypertension, however, may experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, and blurred vision.
HeartLungs:Shortness of blood
Kidneys: Sodium and fluid Retention
Liver: Tenderness and pain
Swollen ankles
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Hypertension is a major health problem, especially because it has no symptoms.The 'prognosis' of Hypertension usually refers to the likely outcome of Hypertension.
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