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Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure Introduction
- High Blood Pressure - Introduction
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- Causes of High Blood Pressure
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- High Blood Pressure Symptoms
Introduction
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. Hypertension results from two major factors, which can be present independently or together:
- The heart pumps blood with excessive force
- The body's smaller blood vessels (known as the arterioles) narrow, so that blood flow exerts more pressure against the vessels' walls
Expert & Community Posts
I’ve been told that I have white coat or office high blood pressure, is there anything I should do?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...may have high blood pressure. People who have white coat hypertension often develop true... Read more »
High Blood Pressure - Now What?
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...come unprepared to their doctor sometimes have “white coat hypertension” or elevated blood... Read more »
Checking Blood Pressure at Home
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertSometimes we need to rely on our doctors. But checking our blood pressure isn’t one of those... Read more »
Blood Pressure Facts and Myths: A Heart Health Consumer Guide
By HeartHawk , Health Expert...challenges. One common example is what is known "white coat hypertension." This is caused by... Read more »
Testing for Doughnut D1c (and other wishful-thinking assessments)
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert...are 20 to 50. bp. You've probably heard of "white coat hypertension." This means that your... Read more »
Health Guide
High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis
Mostphysical exams include a blood pressure measurement.Patients should not smoke or drink caffeinated beverages within 30 minutes beforetheir blood pressure measurement.The... Read more »Scleroderma: Treatment for Lung Complications
for Lung ComplicationsPulmonary FibrosisCyclophosphamide. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), an immunosuppressive agent, may be effective for preventing lung deterioration and is the important... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Risk Factors
During the last decade, the number of Americans with high blood pressure has increased by 30 percent. Over 65 million American adults now have high blood pressure, and this condition... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Causes
CausesHypertension is referred to as essential (primary) when the doctor is unable to identify a specific cause. It is by far the most common type of high blood pressure. The causes of this type are... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Medications
Dozens of anti-hypertensive drugs are available. Most fall into the following categories:Diuretics rid the body of extra water and salt. Diuretics are usually the first-line treatment for... Read more »Images
Related News
Hypertension Hurts Kids, Too!
August 30, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adults aren't the only ones at risk for hypertension. A recent study reveals many children and adolescents who suffer from this... Read summary »
Poor Sleep May Lead to Heart Problems
August 22, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not getting enough sleep as a teenager could hurt your heart when you get older. A new study from Case Western Reserve... Read summary »
BP Test: Home vs. Doc?s Office
December 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A high blood pressure reading at the doctor's office may not be as predictive of heart risks as a high blood pressure reading... Read summary »
Induction of Labor Recommended for Women With High Blood Pressure
August 11, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Inducing a pregnancy at 37 weeks, may be healthier for some women and their babies. About six percent of pregnancies are... Read summary »
Depression Increases Risk of Heart Failure
April 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart disease patients diagnosed with depression could be in double trouble. New research shows these patients are at an... Read summary »
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