Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
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Hypertension is persistently high arterial blood pressure and may have no known cause or be associated with other diseases. Hypertension is considered a risk factor for the development of heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and kidney disease.
Pathological condition characterized by the constant presence of resting blood pressure levels in the arteries above normal.
Publications
Healthy Living: Changing Your Lifestyle to Improve Your Blood Pressure
Samara Purvis, Karla P. Shelnutt, Linda B. Bobroff, and LaToya J. O’Neal
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems
Living Well to Keep Your Pressure Down
Linda B. Bobroff, Linda B. Bobroff, Lori Wiggins, andLaToya J. O'Neal
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause serious health problems. It makes your heart work harder and can damage your blood vessels even if you feel okay. Everyone should have their blood pressure checked regularly. If you have certain risk factors, you are more likely to have high blood pressure. This fact sheet discusses risk factors and ways to reduce risk.
High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
Kimiko Griffin, Linda B. Bobroff, and LaToya J. O’Neal
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Health and Wellness