Hypertension

This is a common condition in which blood pressure remains abnormally high, (140/90 mm/Hg) or above, over a sustained period.

Contents 1 Types[1] 1.1 Type 1 1.2 Type 2 1.3 References

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

1. ↑ Sutton, Fagan (2008). Cardiovascular System. 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Elselvier