Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. It is classified based on systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings into normal, prehypertension, and stages 1 and 2 hypertension. Essential or primary hypertension has no known cause, while secondary hypertension is caused by underlying conditions like kidney disease, diabetes or medications. Risk factors include family history, obesity, lack of exercise, too much salt or alcohol. Treatment involves lifestyle changes and medication to control blood pressure.

1. Hypertension

2. What is Hypertension
• Hypertension also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which
the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure

3. Blood Pressure Classification
BP Classification SBP mmHg DBP mmHg
Normal <120 and <80
Pre-hypertension 120-139 or 80-89
Stage 1 Hypertension 140-159 or 90-99
Stage 2 Hypertension >=160 or >=100

4. Hypertension Types
• Essential hypertension
• Secondary hypertension

5. Essential hypertension
• When people have high blood pressure and the cause of their hypertension is
unknown is Called Essential Hypertension
• Essential hypertension also known as primary hypertension

6. Secondary hypertension
• Secondary hypertension happens when you have high blood pressure that is
caused by a known disease or condition

7. Reasons of Hypertension
• Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high
cholesterol
• A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol.
• Tobacco use or drinking too much alcohol
• Being overweight or obese

8. Reasons of Hypertension
• Family history, especially if your parents or other close relatives have high blood pressure
• Some birth control medicines and other medicines.
• Tobacco use or drinking too much alcohol
• Sleep apnea
• Stress

9. Symptoms of Hypertension
• Most people who have high blood pressure do not have symptoms. This is why
it’s sometimes called “the silent killer”.

10. Hypertension's effects
• Damage to your arteries
• Damaged and narrowed arteries
• Aneurysm
• Damage to your heart
• Coronary artery disease
• Enlarged left heart
• Heart failure

11. Hypertension's effects
• Damage to your brain
• Transient ischemic attack
• Stroke
• Dementia
• Damage to your kidneys
• Kidney failure
• Kidney scarring

12. How can we prevented or avoided
Hypertension
• Lose weight.
• Stop smoking.
• Eat properly.
• Exercise.
• Lower your salt intake.
• Reduce your alcohol consumption.
• Learn relaxation methods

13. Treatment of Hypertension
• Regular check-up with doctor and take medicine for control high blood pressure

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