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

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 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