Primary Hypertension (Formerly Known as Essential Hypertension)
Why is it called primary hypertension?
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t have a known secondary cause. It’s also referred to as primary hypertension. Blood … read more
Causes of High Blood Pressure
Can lack of sleep cause high blood pressure?
Insomnia is linked to high blood pressure and heart disease. Over time, poor sleep can also lead to unhealthy habits that… read more
Just the Essentials of Essential Hypertension
What is the best treatment for essential hypertension?
ACE inhibitors, used alone or in combination with diuretics and digoxin, both prevent congestive heart failure and reduce morbid and… read more
What is the Latest You Should Know About the Two Types of Hypertension
What is the most common type of hypertension?
Primary, or essential, high blood pressure is the most common type of high blood pressure. For most people who get… read more
The Nature of Hypertension
What do hypertension means?
Hypertension means high blood pressure. A blood pressure measurement includes two numbers. Those numbers are the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure.… read more
What Is Essential Hypertension?
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that has no known secondary cause. It is also referred to as primary hypertension.
Blood pressure is the force with which blood hits… read more
