Hypertension
Hypertension, commonly referred to as "high blood pressure", is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. While it is formally called arterial hypertension, the word "hypertension" without a qualifier usually refers to arterial hypertension.
Hypertension can be classified as either essential (primary) or secondary.
- Essential: no specific medical cause can be found to explain a patient's condition.
- Secondary: the high blood pressure is a result of another condition.
Main causes of hypertension:
- large sodium intake
- high renin levels
- insulin resistance and/or hyperinsulinemia
- sleep apnea
- genetic heritability
- some medications, such as NSAIDS and steroids
Causes of secondary hypertension:
- renal disorder
- adrenal disorder
- hypercalcemia
- coarctation of the aorta
- stiffening of blood vessels because of ageing
It is recognized that stressful situations can increase the blood pressure, but hypertension must not be confusd with stress, anxiety, and mental tension.
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