Hypertension is referred to as essential (primary) when the doctor is unable to identify a specific cause. It is by far the most common type of high blood pressure. The causes of this type are unknown but are likely to be a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and other factors.
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What Causes High Blood Pressure?
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High Blood Pressure Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
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When the heart pumps blood into the arteries, the blood flows with a force pushing against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is the product of the flow of blood times the resistance in the blood vessels. High blood pressure is also called hypertension.
Symptoms
High blood pressure is a silent disease. Most people with high [...]