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Pre-hypertension  |
Pre-hypertension is values elevated but not yet in hypertension range |
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Primarily or is essential hypertension |
Prolonged hypertension is a major cause of heart failure, vascular disease, renal failure , and stroke.
90% of hypertensive conditions
No underlying cause identified Risk factors include heredity obesity age stress smoking diet
No cure but can be controlled
Restrict salt fat cholesterol intake lose weight stop smoking no drugs |
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Homeostasis imbalance ; hypertension |
Secondary hypertension less common Due to identifiable disorders including obstructed renal arteries kidneys disease and endocrine disorders such as hyperadrenalism
Treatment focuses on correcting underlying cause |
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Alterations in blood pressure |
Hypotension Low blood pressure blood pressure below 90/69 the MM HG Usually not a concern Only a concern if it leads to inadequate blood flow to tissue Often associated with long life and lack of cardiovascular illnesses |
