Question 1

what is hypertension?

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Elevated BP: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 (either value). Normal BP is considered 120/80 with pre-hypertension as 120-140/80-90. For pre-hypertension recommendations include improved diet (low salt) and exercise with consideration of an anti-hypertensive medication.  Hypertension can lead to problems such as heart attack and stroke and usually does not cause any symptoms.

Question 2

what is hypertension?

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: Elevated blood pressure in excess of 130/80 or 140/90 depending on your age and your doctor. If you were told you had hypertension, you should be seen by your doctor for advice and treatment if indicated. In the meantime, if you consume salt in excess, reduce to less than 4 grams/per day. Many sources of information with regard to diet, alcohol, family history are available in your public library

Question 3

what is hypertension?

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: Either upper number (systolic pressure) 140 and higher or lower number (diastolic pressure) 90 and higher or both numbers are high.

Question 4

what causes hypertension?

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VAT: Visceral adipose tissue (vat).

Question 5

symptoms of hypertension?

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Ususally none: Which is a huge part of the problem.  In extreme cases patients will often note headache.

Question 6

how to manage hypertension?

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Hypertension : This is a complex disease still not entirely scientifically understood but requires lifelong adherence to dietary salt restrictions;avoidance agents such as NSAID &amp; some other drugs;alcohol and compliance with prescription drugs in the absence of otherwise treatable causes of secondary hypertension

Question 7

can kids have hypertension?

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Yes: There are congenital causes of htn, fibrodisplasia of the arteries, also kidney diseases, also diseases of the adrenal glands (benign tumors like pheochromocytomas, more and more associated to salt, obesity, and high cholesterol in children.

Question 8

how is hypertension treated?

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Many options: Hypertension is treated with cardiovascular exercise, no/low salt diet, weight reduction if over weight, medications, or even biofeedback.

Question 9

why does hypertension occur?

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Genes and time: The arteries (vessels that transport blood away from heart) are very elegant pipes lined with muscle and smooth tissue to allow blood to travel quickly where its neeeded and to stretch or pulse based on body needs.  As we get older, cholesterol deposits make them stiffer and less flexible increasing the pressure.  High dietary sodium, kidney disease, obesity can also increase the volume of blood.

Question 10

what is portal hypertension?

Accepted Answer

See below : Portal hypertension is a complication of cirrhosis. Scarring in the liver decreases venous blood flow from the intestinal veins through the liver to the heart. This leads to increased pressure in the intestinal veins. This can cause dilated veins in the esophagus (varices) which are prone to bleeding, an enlarged spleen, low platelets, and fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites).

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