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High Blood Pressure : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • No known cause

Causes Overview Articles

Hypertension
Blood pressure measurements are the result of the force of the blood produced by the heart and the size and condition of the arteries. Many factors can affect blood pressure, including: How much water and salt you have in your body; The condition ...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 23, 2009
Hypertension
Because hypertension does not cause symptoms, it is important to have blood pressure checked regularly. Blood pressure is measured with an instrument called a sphygmomanometer. A cloth-covered rubber cuff is wrapped around the upper arm and inflat...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Hypertension
Many different actions or situations can normally raise blood pressure. Physical activity and changes in position can temporarily raise blood pressure. Stressful situations can make blood pressure go up. When the stress goes away, blood pressure u...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Hypertension
Many different actions or situations can normally raise blood pressure. Physical activity can temporarily raise blood pressure. Stressful situations can make blood pressure go up. When the stress goes away, blood pressure usually returns to normal...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hypertension
Blood pressure varies in response to physical and emotional stimuli. Many different actions or situations normally raise blood pressure. Physical activity can temporarily raise blood pressure. Emotionally stressful situations also can increase blo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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