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Understanding high blood pressure
Do you know enough about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension? Whether you've only started to learn or know a good deal already, it always helps to review the facts.
It's important to have a good understanding of high blood pressure in order to manage it well. In this section, you'll find an overview of high blood pressure basics, risks, complications, and treatment options—as well as a closer look at some topics that are sometimes misunderstood.
What Is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to health problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Nearly a third of adults in the United States have high blood pressure.
Causes of High Blood Pressure
For 90-95% of patients, the exact cause of high blood pressure is not known. Factors such as lifestyle (especially exercise and salt and sodium consumption), heredity, age, and race may all play a part.
Know Your Risks
High blood pressure puts too much stress on the heart and blood vessels. Over time, this excess pressure can lead to serious consequences.
The Truth About High Blood Pressure
Test your knowledge in our quiz. You may be surprised by some of the answers.
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