kõigurõhust
Kõigurõhust, also known as high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common medical condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure in the arteries. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is recorded as two numbers: systolic pressure (the top number) and diastolic pressure (the bottom number). Systolic pressure measures the force when the heart beats, while diastolic pressure measures the force when the heart rests between beats.
Normal blood pressure is generally considered to be below 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure readings between 120/80
There are two main types of kõigurõhust: primary (essential) hypertension and secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension develops
Kõigurõhust is often called a "silent killer" because it may not have any noticeable symptoms. However, untreated