High blood pressure (hypertension) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · In general, hypertension is a blood pressure reading of 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association divide blood pressure into four general categories.
Types of hypertension: Stages, primary, secondary, and more
WEBOct 27, 2023 · There are several types of hypertension, the most common of which is primary hypertension. Other types include secondary hypertension, resistant hypertension, and isolated systolic...
Types and Stages of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) - Healthline
WEBMay 17, 2024 · Takeaway. There are four stages of hypertension: elevated, stage 1, stage 2, and hypertensive crisis. There are also different types: primary, secondary, resistant, malignant, and...
Stages 1–3 of Hypertension: Where Your Reading Lands
WEBDec 7, 2023 · Stage 1 hypertension is classified as a systolic blood pressure reading that falls between 130 and 139 mm Hg or a diastolic reading that is between 80 and 89 mm Hg. As with elevated blood pressure, you are unlikely to experience symptoms of high blood pressure at this stage.
Association of H-Type Hypertension with Stroke Severity and …
WEBSep 9, 2018 · H-type hypertension, which refers to concurrence of primary hypertension and HHcy, is a special hypertension type. Approximately 75% of the hypertensive patients simultaneously have HHcy in China . Previous studies suggested that H-type hypertension could be positively related to the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular [8, 9]. However, whether it ...
High Blood Pressure: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
WEBHigh blood pressure is when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. This damages your arteries over time and can lead to serious complications like heart attack and stroke. “Hypertension” is another word for …
High blood pressure (hypertension) - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · High blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed if the blood pressure reading is equal to or greater than 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate occasions.
Hypertension Types - Hypertension Center - Everyday Health
WEBNov 18, 2009 · Hypertension types include malignant and resistant hypertension; the condition is also classified by cause. Learn more about the types of hypertension.
What is High Blood Pressure? | American Heart Association
WEBMay 20, 2024 · High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is too high. It can lead to heart attack and stroke.
Hypertension - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMar 16, 2023 · Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.
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