Hypertension
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Definition:
'Hypertension' ('HTN') or 'high blood pressure', sometimes called 'arterial hypertension', is a Chronic Disease in which the blood pressure in the artery is elevated. This requires the heart to work harder than normal to circulate blood through the blood vessels. Blood pressure is summarised by two measurements, systolic and diastolic, which depend on whether the heart muscle is contracting (systole) or relaxed between beats (diastole). Normal blood pressure at rest is within the range of 100-140mmHg systolic (top reading) and 60-90mmHg diastolic (bottom reading). High blood pressure is said to be present if it is persistently at or above 140/90 mmHg. Hypertension is classified as either Essential hypertension or secondary hypertension; about 90–95% of cases are categorized as "primary hypertension" which means high blood pressure with no obvious underlying medical cause.
Symptoms- Headache
- Lightheadedness
- Vertigo
- Tinnitus (buzzing in ears)
- Altered vision
- Fainting
Causes- Age related
- Congential
- Increased salt intake
- Poor diet
- Increased stress
- Obesity
Treatment- Maintain normal body weight for adults
- Reduce dietary sodium intake
- Regular aerobic physical activity
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Consume a diet rich in fruit and vegetables
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