hipertensiotautien
Hypertensiotautien refers to a group of diseases characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension. This condition significantly increases the risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and vision loss. Blood pressure is measured as two numbers: systolic pressure (the pressure in arteries when the heart beats) and diastolic pressure (the pressure in arteries when the heart rests between beats). When these numbers are consistently higher than normal, it is diagnosed as hypertension.
There are two main types of hypertension: primary (essential) hypertension and secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension develops
Risk factors for developing hypertension include age, family history, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet (high in