Hypertension: Types And Causes

According to the reports published by the American Hearts Association (AHA), over 56500 patients succumbed to high blood pressure and hypertension in America alone in 2006. The figures are coming down since people now know how to fight this medical condition. The condition commonly known as high blood pressure is caused by increased pressure in nerves and veins which obstructs the normal functioning of human body. For a layman, blood pressure is the force against the walls of nerves. The pressure for a normal human being is 120-80 while it is considered high for if it crosses 140-90. Types of Hypertension Medically, it is classified into two broad types. The classification is on the basis of cause of high blood pressure. While

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