Archive for the 'Causes of Hypertension' Category
Causes
Monday, October 13th, 2008Investigators of secondary hypertension claim there are many known conditions that can cause secondary hypertension. Regardless of the cause, the result is an elevated arterial pressure due to an increase in cardiac output or systematic vascular resistance, or both.
When cardiac output is elevated it is usually due to either increased neuro-humoral activation of the heart […]
Common Causes
Thursday, August 14th, 2008Although the field of medical studies has been progressed dramatically in recent decades, alas, no one yet has been able to conclude a single explanation behind the development of pregnancy induced hypertension. No one even can define the triggering factors for this undesirable condition. However, pregnancy induced hypertension is seen to be more prevalent in […]
Understanding the Causes of Hypertension
Sunday, March 16th, 2008Understanding the Causes of Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common problem in the United States. While everyone will see their blood pressure raise on occasion, such as after strenuous activity or during a stressful event, a consistently higher than normal blood pressure reading can put a person at a much higher risk of […]
