Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. This eMedTV article describes this medical condition in detail, including why blood pressure matters and associated health risks.
Some possible causes of hypertension include Cushing's, sleep apnea, and birth control pills. This eMedTV page explores other possible causes and looks at risk factors that can increase your chances of developing hypertension.
You can control some essential hypertension risks, such as being inactive and consuming too much salt. This eMedTV article discusses these and other risks associated with high blood pressure -- in particular, those that affect African Americans.
Blurred vision, dizziness, headache, and nausea are possible hypertension symptoms. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses symptoms of hypertension, and the health risk hypertension presents even when no symptoms are felt.
This eMedTV Web page details lifestyle changes (such as losing weight and reducing salt intake) that are usually the first step in treating hypertension. The article also discusses various medications that may be included in a treatment plan.
This eMedTV Web page explains how working to prevent primary hypertension can reduce your risk of having a heart attack. This page takes a look at several prevention techniques, such as reducing risk factors like inactivity and drinking too much alcohol.
As this eMedTV page explains, pregnancy-related hypertension is potentially serious, but it can be managed. This article also describes the different types of hypertension, causes, treatment options, and long-term effects.
Unfortunately, hypertension occurs more often in people of African-American descent. This eMedTV article explains the connection between African Americans and hypertension, and offers simple lifestyle changes that can help reduce blood pressure.
Hypertension research studies are focused on discovering the causes of hypertension and developing new treatment methods. This eMedTV article discusses specific areas of current hypertension research, including potential benefits for participants.
