What is hypertension?

i just want to know the psychological and medical view on hypertension.

High Blood Pressure

It's the same thing as high blood pressure.

Hypertension is high blood pressure (> 150/90) although the exact number depends on who u r istening to and what country u r in.

High Blood Pressure...Good Luck!

Definition of Hypertension

Hypertension: High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90.

Chronic hypertension is a "silent" condition. Stealthy as a cat, it can cause blood vessel changes in the back of the eye (retina), abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, kidney failure, and brain damage.

For diagnosis, there is no substitute for measurement of blood pressure. Not having your blood pressure checked (or checking it yourself) is an invitation to hypertension.

No specific cause for hypertension is found in 95% of cases.

Hypertension is treated with regular aerobic exercise, weight reduction (if overweight), salt restriction, and medications.

Common Misspellings: hypetension, hypertenson, hypertention, hyppertension, highpertension

Blood pressure above the normal range.

Heart disease. A risk of myocardial infarction. The cause of heart attack.

You're supposed to have tension in your heart, which makes it pump. You're not supposed to have blockage (and therefore backup and "hyper" strain in your heart)... because parts of it will die very quickly (and then you die very quickly).

someone who talks too much and won't STOP!

You can find out a lot about it at the American Society of Hypertension site. Here is the link.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure. Avoid cholesterol or your blood will be boiled. It causes stroke, leaking of vein.

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hypertension is arterial disease in which chronic high blood pressure is the primary symptom.