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Essential Hypertension
Alternate Names : Hypertension - Essential
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Complications
Untreated hypertension can lead to:
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- High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
- Osteoarthritis
- Urinary Incontinence
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Atherosclerosis
• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Hypertension
• Injury - Kidney and Ureter
• Stroke
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Hormone Levels
Other Topics
• Blindness
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Obesity
• Paleness
• Stress and Anxiety
• Sweating - Excessive
• Vision Problems
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 6/3/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D, Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston Ma and Senior Medical Editor A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Debbie Cohen, M.D., Renal and Electrolyte Division, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/20/2002).
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