Essential Hypertension Learning Center
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Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure with no identifiable cause. |
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Symptoms
Usually, high blood pressure has no symptoms at all. That is why it is often called the "silent killer." Millions of ...
Causes
As blood is pumped through your body, it exerts pressure on the walls of your arteries. The systolic blood pressure i...
Tests
Blood pressure measurements are repeated over time. Systolic blood pressure consistently over 140, or diastolic blood...
Treatments
You should have your blood pressure regularly checked by your doctor. Your doctor will tell you how often you need it...
Complications
Untreated hypertension can lead to: Aneurysms; Blood vessel damage (atherosclerosis; Congestive heart failure; Heart ...
Prevention
Prevention is based upon lifestyle changes that include: Weight loss, if you are overweight. Excess weight adds to he...
Doctor Specialties
Even if you have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is important to have your blood pressure checked at ...
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