Feb 29, 2024 · Hypertension is defined as systolic pressure greater than or equal to 130, or a diastolic pressure greater than or equal to 80. Treatment of hypertension involves lifestyle modification alone …

Sep 25, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on hypertension including information on prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, prevention, treatment and WHO's work in this area.

Oct 27, 2023 · Hypertension is a serious medical condition and can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. It is a silent killer and a major cause of premature death worldwide, with …

Apr 2, 2025 · Hypertension can be diagnosed by performing careful and repeated measures of the blood pressure. Blood pressure categories include normal blood pressure, defined as a systolic pressure …

Feb 29, 2024 · High blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed if the blood pressure reading is equal to or greater than 130/80 mm-Hg. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average …

Apr 11, 2025 · Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. In one form of pulmonary hypertension, called pulmonary …

Apr 25, 2024 · Isolated systolic hypertension happens when the top blood pressure number is 130 mm Hg or higher and the bottom number is less than 80 mm Hg. Isolated systolic hypertension is the …

Prevalence of hypertension (defined as having systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg, or taking medication for hypertension) among adults aged 30-79.

Nov 28, 2023 · High blood pressure complications High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can quietly damage the body for years before symptoms appear. Without treatment, high blood pressure …

Jun 13, 2024 · But some healthcare professionals now think that white coat hypertension can be a concern. It might raise the risk of getting long-term high blood pressure. People with white coat …