Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is a silent killer. This is because more often than not, it presents without symptoms and many patients first come to know that they have hypertension only when they ...

Blood pressure refers to the measurement of the force at which blood pushes against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. Hypertension is also referred to as high blood ...

This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of ...

Dr. Sica answers the question: 'Hypertension Versus High Blood Pressure?' — -- Question: What is the difference between high blood pressure and hypertension, and what do blood pressure numbers ...

Resistant hypertension affects 12 percent to15 percent of patients treated for high blood pressure according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. The statement, published ...

Hypertension is more generally known as “high blood pressure” – a very accurate description. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against artery walls as it courses through the body, ...

In most people, no cause can be identified. But in about 5% of people with hypertension, the condition can be traced back to underlying diseases such as kidney disorders or conditions that cause ...

You have full access to this article via your institution. For the sake of uniformity, hypertension management guidelines have been formulated for the benefit of all and sundry. The 2004 British ...