Hypertension essays

In primary hypertension, often called essential hypertension is characterised by chronic elevation in blood pressure that occurs without the elevation of BP pressure results from some other disorder, such as kidney disease.

Another reason why I selected to write my paper on hypertension is I want to know why it is called the silent killer. I also want to know why it affect African Americans the most. Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure reading of 140/90mmHg (millimeters of mercury) or above.

Essential hypertension indicates that no specific medical cause can be found to explain a patient’s condition. About 90-95% of hypertension is essential hypertension. Secondary hypertension indicates that high blood pressure is a result of another underlying condition, such as kidney disease or tumors (adrenal-adenoma or pheochromocytoma).

There are not but a few symptoms for hypertension. That is why it was called “The Silent Killer.” But some are stroke, heart failure, kidney damage, mild headaches, and dizziness. A severe case can cause confusion and seizures. Mild high blood pressure may respond to weight reduction and a reduction in personal stress.