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High Blood Pressure
Risk Factors
Genetics
High salt (sodium) intake
Obesity / overweight
Lack of physical activity
Stress
Smoking and alcohol
Symptoms
Often asymptomatic
Headaches
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Chest pain
Complications
Heart disease
Stroke
Kidney damage
Vision loss
Atherosclerosis
Definition
condition where the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high
Normal BP: ~120/80 mmHg
Hypertension: ≥130/80 mmHg
Diagnosis
Blood pressure measurement
Repeated readings over time
Home or ambulatory BP monitoring
Types
Primary Hypertension
No identifiable cause
Develops over time
Secondary Hypertension
Caused by another condition
Treatment
Lifestyle changes
Medications
Diuretics
Calcium channel blockers
ACE inhibitors
Beta blockers
Prevention
Balanced diet
Physical activity
Stress management
