Hypertension

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure usually does not... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  None
• Complications:  Coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease, dementia
• Causes:  Usually lifestyle and genetic factors
• Risk factors:  Lack of sleep, excess salt, excess body weight, smoking, alcohol
• Diagnostic method:  Resting blood pressure in adults, ≥ 130/80 mmHg or ≥ 140/90 mmHg
• Treatment:  Lifestyle changes, medications
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo