What Is The System Affected By Hypertension
Health Encyclopedia: Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is abnormally high
Alternative Names
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of primary pulmonary hypertension is unknown. Some cases are caused by a ...
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Health Guide
Renovascular hypertension
...hypertension, one or both of the kidney arteries become narrow. This reduces blood flow to the kidneys, and the affected kidney or kidneys mistakenly respond as if the patient's blood pressure is... Read more »Drug-induced hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be caused by using a chemical substance, drug, or medication. It can also be caused by stopping a drug or medication. See also high blood... Read more »Blood pressure
...number reading lower than 90 or pressure 25 mmHg lower than usual Blood pressure readings may be affected by many different conditions, including: Cardiovascular disorders ... Read more »Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
... Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage is type of stroke involving bleeding in the brain caused by high blood pressure. See also: Hemorrhagic stroke Causes, incidence,... Read more »Hypertensive heart disease
...Hypertensive heart disease is a late complication of hypertension (high blood pressure) in which the heart is affected. Causes, incidence, and risk factors High blood pressure increases... Read more »Images
Medications
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