Hypertension:
Chapter: 10
Defined by the WHO as a systolic pressure greater than 160 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure greater than 90, or both. The
etiology
of most cases is unknown - "essential" or primary
hypertension
.
See Also
:
Hypertension
(Chapter 11)
Hypertension, malignant, (accelerated):
(Chapter 10)
Hypertension, pulmonary:
(Chapter 12)
Hypertensive Retinopathy:
(Chapter 24)
Hypertensive heart disease
(Chapter 11)
Hypertensive renal disease
(Chapter 16)