Feb 29, 2024 · Primary hypertension, also called essential hypertension For most adults, there's no identifiable cause of high blood pressure. This type of high blood pressure is called primary …

Feb 29, 2024 · High blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed if the blood pressure reading is equal to or greater than 130/80 mm-Hg. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average …

Sep 25, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on hypertension including information on prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, prevention, treatment and WHO's work in this area.

Nov 28, 2023 · High blood pressure complications High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can quietly damage the body for years before symptoms appear. Without treatment, high blood pressure …

Sep 25, 2025 · La pression sanguine est la force exercée par le sang en circulation sur la paroi des artères, c’est-à-dire les principaux vaisseaux qui permettent la circulation du sang dans l’organisme. …

Oct 27, 2023 · Hypertension is a serious medical condition and can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. It is a silent killer and a major cause of premature death worldwide, with …

Nov 30, 2022 · Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure.

Apr 2, 2025 · Hypertension is defined as systolic pressure greater than or equal to 130, or a diastolic pressure greater than or equal to 80. How is it treated? Treatment of hypertension involves lifestyle …

Apr 1, 2021 · To amplify the stark reality of the disease burden from this "silent killer", WHO produced a Global report on hypertension. This comprehensive report features unsettling statistics underscoring …

Jul 23, 2024 · Examples of eating plans that can help control blood pressure are the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Mediterranean diet. Potassium in the diet can lessen the …