Hypertension

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Narrower Terms 5 Related Terms 6 Scope Note 7 Facts

Used for

bradykinin hypertension, catecholamine hypertension, high blood pressure, kallikrein hypertension, kinin hypertension, systolic hypertension

See for

HTN, prostaglandin hypertension

Broader Terms

cardiovascular disorder

Narrower Terms

adrenal hypertension, angiotensin /renin /aldosterone hypertension, environment associated hypertension, essential hypertension, familial hypertension, neurogenic hypertension, portal hypertension, pregnancy toxemia /hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, renal hypertension

Related Terms

edema

Scope Note

persistantly high arterial blood pressure.

Facts

• Hypertension a.k.a high blood pressure is defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mm Hg.
• Prehypertension is when your systolic blood pressure is between 120 and 139 or your diastolic blood pressure is between 90 and 99.
• Hypertension cannot be cured but it could be maintained with medications.
• There are numerous types of medications used to treat hypertension. They are sometimes used in combination.
• If not treated, hypertension can lead to kidney disease, heart disease and stroke.

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