Hypertension Notes.pdf

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Hypertension

Introduction
 Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure.
 Normal body blood pressure is 120/80 mm of Hg.
 Hypertension is a silent killer disease.
 Hypertension is a very important cause of mortality and morbidity.
 In case of hypertension, blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg or above.

Definition
 Hypertension is a long term medical condition in which article blood pressure is elevated above the normal range.