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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure is chronically elevated. While it is formally called arterial hypertension, the word "hypertension" without a qualifier usually refers to arterial hypertension.
Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and arterial aneurysm, and is a leading cause of chronic renal failure.
Definition
Blood pressure is a continuously distributed variable, and the risk of associated cardiovascular disease likewise rises continuously. The point at which blood pressure is defined as hypertension is therefore somewhat arbitrary. Presently finding sustained blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or above, measured on both arms is generally regarded as diagnostic. Because blood pressure readings in many individuals are highly variable — especially in the office setting — the diagnosis of hypertension should be made only after noting a mean elevation on two or more readings on two or more office visits, unless the elevations are severe or associated with compelling indications such as diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, stroke, and high coronary disease risk. More on [ Hypertension ]
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Hypertension - Learn about damage caused by this condition, special cases, self-measurement, and what to do if you have it. Written by a medical professional.
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About High Blood Pressure - Patient-oriented information on high blood pressure including symptoms, causes, risk factors, prevention and treatment.
Meta Description: [ High blood pressure (Hypertension) means that your heart is working harder than normal to move blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system ]
About Hypertension - Describes this condition, how to control it, and treatments. Available in English and Spanish.
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American Heart Association - Facts about high blood pressure and how to live a more heart-healthy life along with some recipes.
Meta Description: [ Many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure or kidney failure. ]
Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (Systemic) - Patient advice on beta-blocker medications used in the treatment of high blood pressure, including brand names Lopressor, Inderal, Propranolol, Atenolol, and several others. Intelihealth USP Drug Database, Johns Hopkins Health Information.
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Cardiology Channel - Treatment, diagnosis, and information on high blood pressure and how to control it. Monitored by board-certified physicians.
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CardiSense - Newsletter on high blood pressure and angina available on subscription. Some sample articles available online. Cardisense provides helpful information on living a healthy lifestyle.
Meta Description: [ CARDIZEM LA – clinical data about what makes CARDIZEM LA (dlitiazem HCL) different from CARDIZEM CD and other diltiazems for the treatment of hypertension and chronic stable angina. Includes blood pressure education for patients. ]
Cozaar and Hyzaar.com - Information about the control and treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure (HBP). It is intended for health care professionals in the United States only.
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Dangers of High Blood Pressure - Discusses definition, risk factors, and symptoms. [University of Michigan Health System]
eMedicine Health - High Blood Pressure - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of hypertension and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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General Practice Notebook - Hypertension - Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
Genetics of Hypertension and Related Phenotypes - A resource containing details of genetic polymorphisms and associated phenotypes crosslinked with medline and OMIM. The information is categorised by gene, polymorphism and result of the study.
Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure - Patient-oriented guide from the National Institutes of Health.
Meta Description: [ This site, for people who want to learn about preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Based clinical guidelines and research studies, it provides up-to-date practical information on high blood pressure. ]
Health News - Summaries of the latest research concerning detection, prevention and treatment of hypertension.
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High Blood Pressure Website - Features drug information, the latest news, message boards and personal online medical calendar and diary. [Free registration required]
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Iowa Women's Health Center - An in-depth look at high blood pressure in pregnancy.
MCW Health Link - Articles on hypertension, including a quiz to test ones knowledge about this disorder.
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Medicine Net - A focus on high blood pressure: Medical information about hypertension, its treatment, therapies and prevention.
National High Blood Pressure Education Program - From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Links to teaching resources and publications.
Novartis - Promotes healthy living by providing the general public with educational material, drug information, community events and support for the cause and treatment of hypertension.
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Pediatric Oncall-High Blood Pressure in Children - Hypertension; its causes and treatment.
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Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) - Report of the Canadian Hypertension Society Consensus Conference.
Rose Men's Health Resource - An article on how to keep your blood pressure under control. Includes a description, the causes, symptoms and some tips.
The Merck Manual - Discussion on signs and symptoms, diagnosing, treatment and life style modification for arterial hypertension.
WebMD - The Hypertension Center - Comprehensive patient-oriented information on hypertension.
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