High Blood Pressure - Greater Than 65,000,000 US citizens Have It!

Introduction

High blood pressure or HPB means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. It does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can cause a short term raise in blood pressure. Hypertension usually exhibits no symptoms, but it can cause terrible problems such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure. It causes the heart to work much harder and can damage the arteries, causing them to narrow faster. It can also be destructive to many parts of the body and is a major health problem in the United States affecting one third of all Americans, according to the American Heart Association.

Hypertension


Hypertension, most commonly known as "high blood pressure", HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated and is said to be present when a person's systolic blood pressure is continouslyly 140 mmHg or greater, and/or their diastolic blood pressure is consistently 90 mmHg or greater. It can be typed as either essential (primary) or secondary and is one of the most routine complex disorders, with genetic implications averaging thirty percent.

Hypertension can be a temporary or life time ailment, depending on the cause and is dangerous because it causes the heart to work much harder. Pre-hypertension is high blood tension between 120 and 139 for the top number, or between 80 and 89 for the bottom number. For example, blood pressure readings of 138/82, 128/89, or 130/86 are all in the pre-hypertension range. If your blood tension is in the pre-hypertension range, it is more likely that you will end up with hypertension unless you take preventative action. Should you have this kind of hypertension, you may not need to take medication.

Heart

Many people may not be aware they have HBP until they have problems with their heart, brain, or kidneys. If it is not found and treated, it can cause the heart to get larger, which can lead to heart failure. With HBP, the heart works harder, your arteries take a beating, and your chances of a stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems are increased. If you don't have hypertension by age 55, you have a 90 percent likelyhood of developing it at some point in your life, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Left untreated, it will cause the heart to eventually overwork itself to the point at which serious damage can occur. About 50% of people having first-time heart attacks and 67% of people having first-time strokes suffer from HBP.

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Treatment


Treatment is focused on lowering water retention and lowering HBP to normal bounderies. When you first start treatment, your physician may want you to come to the office on a regular basis. Your physician will review the information with you and determine if your treatment program is working or if you need to make changes to it. Among the sixty one percent who are under treatment, only thirty five percent have their blood tension adequately controlled. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, talk to your physician.

Conclusion

Hypertension is called the silent killer because it usually has no signs and is a risk factor for heart and kidney disease and stroke. HBP is not proportionly distributed throughout the population and occurs disproportionately more often in minority groups. High blood pressure rates are also rising among American youth, along with an epidemic of obesity. Hypertension in adults will usually be measured on at least two different doctor appointments before a diagnosis is ascertain. It can be treated with both lifestyle modifications, usually as the first step, and, if needed, with drugs. Diuretics work in the kidney and flush excess water and sodium from the body. Nearly 33% of American adults have high blood pressure. Once It starts, it often lasts a lifetime. Fortunately, it can be easily found, and once you know you have it, you can work with your doctor to control it.

Article Written By Ricardo Henri

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