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Hypertension - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Hypertension : (noun)
1: a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally
high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater) [syn: high
blood pressure] [ant: hypotension]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Hypertension : Hypertension: High blood pressure , defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90.
Chronic hypertension is a "silent" condition. Stealthy as a cat, it can cause blood vessel changes in the back of the eye (retina), abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, kidney
failure , and brain damage.
For diagnosis, there is no substitute for measurement of blood pressure. Not having your blood pressure checked (or checking it yourself) is an invitation to hypertension.
No specific cause for hypertension is found in 95% of cases.
Hypertension is treated with regular aerobic exercise, weight reduction (if overweight), salt restriction, and medications.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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