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Type 2 Hypertension accounts for the remaining 10% of hypertensive patients. This type of hypertension is usually induced by another disease process, and it's subsequent treatment. For example Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat Auto-immune Rheumatoid Arthritis. | Type 2 Hypertension accounts for the remaining 10% of hypertensive patients. This type of hypertension is usually induced by another disease process, and it's subsequent treatment. For example Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat Auto-immune [[Rheumatoid Arthritis|Rheumatoid Arthritis]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:44, 16 November 2010
This is a common condition in which blood pressure remains abnormally high, (140/90 mm/Hg) or above, over a sustained period.
Types[1]
Type 1
Type 1 Hypertension accounts for 90% of all hypertensive patients. This is manifested by numerous predisposing factors including genetic suseptibiliy, and increasing age.
Type 2
Type 2 Hypertension accounts for the remaining 10% of hypertensive patients. This type of hypertension is usually induced by another disease process, and it's subsequent treatment. For example Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat Auto-immune Rheumatoid Arthritis.
References
- ↑ Sutton, Fagan (2008). Cardiovascular System. 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Elselvier