Hypertension Health Center Guide

According to recent estimates, nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure (also known as hypertension), but because there are no symptoms, nearly one-third of these people don't know they have it. Learn about this "silent disease" -- how it's detected, treated, and prevented.
Overview & Facts
What Is Hypertension?

* What Is High Blood Pressure?
* Your Heart: The Inner Workings
* Related Web Site: 8 Common Misconceptions About Hypertension
* Tool: How Much Do You Know About High Blood Pressure?
* Understanding Low Blood Pressure

Causes

* What Causes High Blood Pressure?
* Medications: Are They Raising Your Blood Pressure?
* Secondary Hypertension: The Causes
* White-Coat Syndrome: Is the Doctor's Office Raising Your Blood Pressure?

Are You at Risk?

* High Blood Pressure Risk Factors
* Men and Hypertension: Are Young Men at Risk?
* Video: "Salt Hormone": New Clue to High Blood Pressure Risk
* Related Web Site: High Blood Pressure in Children

Prevention

* A Brief Look at How to Prevent High Blood Pressure
* High Blood Pressure Prevention: An In-depth View
* Related Web Site: Stay Healthy: Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers

Symptoms & Types
Symptoms

* Are There High Blood Pressure Symptoms?

Warning Signs

* Hypertensive Crisis
* High Blood Pressure: When to Call Your Doctor

Types

* What Is Secondary Hypertension?
* Prehypertension: The New Disorder of 'Healthy' Adults

Complications

* High Blood Pressure and Atherosclerosis
* Stroke and Hypertension
* Hypertension and Heart Disease
* Kidney Disease and Hypertension
* High Blood Pressure and Eye Disease
* High Blood Pressure and Diabetes
* Preeclampsia: High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy
* Related Guide: Metabolic Syndrome and High Blood Pressure
* Tool: High Blood Pressure and Sex: What You Need to Know
* High Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction

Diagnosis & Tests
Diagnosis

* Diagnosing High Blood Pressure

Tests

* Tests for High Blood Pressure
* How Is Blood Pressure Measured?

Treatment & Care
Treatment

* Hypertension Treatment: Know Your Options
* Smoking and High Blood Pressure: Kick the Habit -- for Your Heart
* Blood Pressure and Exercise: A Little Lowers a Lot
* The DASH Diet and Hypertension
* Handling Hypertension and Stress
* Medications to Treat Hypertension
* Video: New 'Pacemaker' Could Help High Blood Pressure
* Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Hypertension
* Meditation: A Natural Aid for High Blood Pressure?
* Can a 'Pet' Prescription Lower Your Blood Pressure?

Care

* Follow-up Care for High Blood Pressure
* Hypertension Management: In-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
* High Blood Pressure Medication Guidelines: What You Want to Know

Living & Managing
Living and Coping

* 8 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About High Blood Pressure
* 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Hypertension
* Grapefruit Juice: Is it Affecting Your Medication?
* 5 Tips on Reducing Salt Intake
* Related Guide: Tips for Following the DASH Diet

Personal Stories

* Personal Stories about Hypertension

Support & Resources
Finding Help

* Hypertension: Finding Help

Resources

* WebMD’s Hypertension Resource page
* Related Web Site: American Heart Association
* Tool: Find a Doctor
* Related Web Site: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
* Related Web Site: National Institute on Aging
* Related Web Site: Teen Health: Understanding Blood Pressure

source:www.webmd.com