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Hypertension   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

High blood pressure

Symptoms

If hypertension is severe, may have:

Note: Often no symptoms are present.

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and Tests

Hypertension may be suspected when the blood pressure is high. It is confirmed through blood pressure measurements that are repeated over time. Blood pressure consistently elevated over 140 systolic (which indicates the pressure generated when the heart beats) or 90 diastolic (which indicates the pressure when the heart is at rest). The person may show signs of complications.

Tests for suspected causes and complications may be performed. These are guided by the symptoms presented, history, and results of examination.

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

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