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Where do you get a Hypertension?
Hypertension is usually from different causes. The usual if because of Obesity and lifestyle. Smoking is also a risk factor for hypertension as well as other disease such as Diabetes.
Who is at risk for hypertension?
The persons who are at risk for hypertension are those who are Obese, those who consume high amounts of salt, and those who have family members with hypertension.
What do cigarettes do to your heart?
It can cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to plaque build-up), and increase your risk of coronary heart disease. The nicotine in cigarettes causes decreased oxygen to the heart muscle, increases blood pressure (hypertension) and it damages the heart wall tissue.
How do people get hypertension?
Hypertension or high blood pressure exact causes are not known. There are several risk factors and conditions such as age, family history, ethnicity, diet, obesity and stress in which the majority of people with hypertension have in common.
What does hypertension do to the heart?
Hypertension is a condition of increased blood pressure. This increased pressure on the heart causes eventual weakening of the heart muscle, and places the individual at greater risk of eventual heart faillure.
Why is it important to measure the blood pressure?
High blood pressure or hypertension can be an acute problem. The heart muscle enlarges and can become weaker over time. Hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, and renal failure. Low blood pressure or hypotension can cause decreased blood supply to the brain and shock. Other causes of low blood pressure or hemorrhage, sepsis, and toxins.
What type of pathogen is hypertension?
hypertension is not a pathogen, it is a condition. There are many causes for hypertension, but I don't know of any pathogens that can directly cause hypertension.
How does obesity increase the risk of hypertension-?
Obesity increases the risk of hypertension because fat builds in your arteries and increases your blood pressure.
Can sinusitis causes hypertension?
yes it can
What dangers are in hypertension?
Hypertension is a medical condition also known as high blood pressure. The dangers of hypertension are increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
What is a known is the cause of hypertension?
The main causes associated with chronic Hypertension are obesity, increased salt and alcohol intake, and diseases with the thyroid glands and kidney. Other causes include coming into contact with chemicals such as mercury and lead and abusing drugs such as cocaine
What are the risks of hypertension?
The very high risk of hypertension is called a Cerebral Vascular Accident. It is better knowen as a stroke.
