Track 8: Hypertension

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is expressed with two numbers:

1. Systolic pressure: The top number, which measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
2. Diastolic pressure: The bottom number, which measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.

Primary Hypertension | Secondary Hypertension | Risk Factors for Hypertension | Symptoms of Hypertension | Blood Pressure Measurement | Hypertension Stages | Causes of Hypertension | Hypertension and Heart Disease | Hypertension and Stroke | Hypertension and Kidney Disease | Hypertension and Eye Problems | Lifestyle Changes for Hypertension | Dietary Approaches to Hypertension (DASH Diet) | Exercise and Hypertension | Medications for Hypertension | ACE Inhibitors | Beta Blockers | Calcium Channel Blockers | Diuretics for Hypertension | Hypertensive Crisis