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Pathophysiology of
Hypertension
Amanda Gonzales
Galen College of Nursing
L. Stemley
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Also known as high blood pressure, It can lead t
severe complications and increases the risk of
disease, stroke, and death (MacGill, 2018).
What is Normal blood pressure is 120 over 80 mm of mer
Hypertensi
on?
Best treated by lifestyle changes.
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Types of Hypertension
There are two major categories of high blood
pressure: secondary hypertension and primary
hypertension. Most people have primary
hypertension, otherwise known as essential
hypertension.
Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure
that is the direct result of a separate health
condition.
Primary hypertension is high blood pressure that
doesn’t result from a specific cause. Instead, it
develops gradually over time. It’s usually
attributed to hereditary factors.
(Healthline Editorial Team,
Pathophysiology of
Hypertension
Amanda Gonzales
Galen College of Nursing
L. Stemley
,2
Also known as high blood pressure, It can lead t
severe complications and increases the risk of
disease, stroke, and death (MacGill, 2018).
What is Normal blood pressure is 120 over 80 mm of mer
Hypertensi
on?
Best treated by lifestyle changes.
, 2
Types of Hypertension
There are two major categories of high blood
pressure: secondary hypertension and primary
hypertension. Most people have primary
hypertension, otherwise known as essential
hypertension.
Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure
that is the direct result of a separate health
condition.
Primary hypertension is high blood pressure that
doesn’t result from a specific cause. Instead, it
develops gradually over time. It’s usually
attributed to hereditary factors.
(Healthline Editorial Team,
