Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Overview

Hypertension is a chronic condition with persistently elevated blood pressure.

Symptoms

• •Headache
• •Nosebleeds
• •Dizziness
• •Often asymptomatic

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓BP ≥140/90 mmHg
• ✓Ambulatory monitoring
• ✓Blood tests

Treatments

• →ACE inhibitors
• →Diuretics
• →Calcium channel blockers
• →Lifestyle changes

Risk Factors