Problem

Arterial hypertension

Nature:

Arterial hypertension happens when the blood pressure in the arteries is excessive causing arterial damage. This happens when arterial pressure increases to 120-140 over 70-90 mm of mercury. In many cases, doctors cannot determine the cause of this disease. However, obesity, lack of exercise, emotional stress, salt, and the contraceptive pill are factors that increase hypertension.

Chronic alcohol consumption leads to elevation in arterial pressure. Alcohol is the third highest cause of arterial hypertension after age and body weight, and ahead of tobacco and life style.
Broader Problems:
Diseases of the arteries
Essential hypertension
Web Page(s):
The Foundation on cardio-vascular Research: Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Clinical Syndrome
Lung Foundation Australia
Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension News
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Subject(s):
Medicine → Blood vessels
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
21.05.2019 – 16:23 CEST