Secondary hypertension: High blood pressure with a specific cause

Article Abstract:

Secondary hypertension, a form of high blood pressure caused by another condition, is much less common and affects a small percentage of people and it usually comes on relatively quickly, causing higher blood pressure than does essential hypertension. Some signs and symptoms that come on abruptly may include heart palpitations, profuse sweating, severe headache and extreme fright or anxiety.

United Kingdom, Diagnosis

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High blood pressure: new classification stresses impact of hypertension on your risk of heart disease

Article Abstract:

People with very severe hypertension have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease than those with mild hypertension. Lifestyle changes, including losing weight, limiting alcohol and sodium and quitting smoking, can help reduce high blood pressure.

Risk factors, Heart diseases

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Home blood pressure monitors: Tools you can use

Article Abstract:

Blood pressure monitors, now easily available from many shops are useful to review high blood pressure which has already been diagnosed. Patients should still continue consulting with doctors whilst using such monitors.

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