High blood pressure (also commonly known as Hypertension) is often called the silent killer, as many people can live for years with this dangerous condition without ever experiencing a single symptom. High blood pressure is estimated to affect 1 in 3 American adults. Once the condition arises, it is usually a life-long problem that needs to be treated and managed carefully.
Blood pressure is defined as the force that the blood exerts on the veins and arteries as it circulates through the body. In a healthy individual, blood pressure should be around 120/80 mmHg, although this reading does fluctuate from day to day and person to person. Blood pressure that consistently measures 140/90 mmHg or higher is thus considered high blood pressure. If left uncontrolled, it may increase your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack, kidney failure or stroke.
Two types of high blood pressure have been identified:
- Primary high blood pressure, in which no underlying cause is known
- Secondary blood pressure, which occurs as a result of another medical condition, or caused by certain medications.
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