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Essential Hypertension
Alternate Names : Hypertension - Essential
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Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease. | • | CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children. | • | Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease - Nov 20, 2008, 19:00
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program. |
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Untreated Hypertension
Today's Top News Stories | • | Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008, 13:49
- High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
- Osteoarthritis
- Urinary Incontinence
| • | U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year. | • | Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More - Nov 20, 2008, 19:00
Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease. | • | CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children. | • | Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease - Nov 20, 2008, 19:00
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program. |
Hypertension is a disorder characterized by chronically high blood pressure. It must be monitored, treated and controlled by medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination of both.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Atherosclerosis
• Heart Attack
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• Blindness
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Obesity
• Paleness
• Stress and Anxiety
• Sweating - Excessive
• Vision Problems
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
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