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Results 1 - 10 of 39 for Essential "hypertension," genetic
  1. How to Prevent High Blood Pressure (National Library of Medicine)  
    More than 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, or hypertension. Many of those people don't know they have it, because there are usually no warning ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventhighbloodpressure.html - Health Topics
  2. High Blood Pressure (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/highbloodpressure.html - Health Topics
  3. Blood Pressure Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is when blood puts too much pressure against the walls of your arteries. Almost ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodpressuremedicines.html - Health Topics
  4. Retinal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. In the center of this nerve tissue is the macula. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/retinaldisorders.html - Health Topics
  5. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension, sometimes called PH, is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. It develops ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryhypertension.html - Health Topics
  6. Vascular Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... depend on the specific disease. These causes include: Genetics Heart diseases such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure Infection Injury Medicines, including hormones Sometimes the cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vasculardiseases.html - Health Topics
  7. High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is high blood pressure in pregnancy? Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/highbloodpressureinpregnancy.html - Health Topics
  8. Gout (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Have certain health conditions, such as: Heart failure High blood pressure Metabolic syndrome Chronic kidney disease Conditions that cause your cells to break down more quickly, such as psoriasis or some cancers Rare genetic conditions that lead to increased uric acid Have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/gout.html - Health Topics
  9. Turner Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... at risk for other health problems such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and thyroid problems. How is Turner syndrome diagnosed? Health care providers diagnose Turner syndrome based on symptoms and a genetic blood test called a karyotype test. Sometimes it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/turnersyndrome.html - Health Topics
  10. Birth Weight (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... conditions as an adult, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity What can cause high birth weight? Causes of high birth weight can include: Having big parents Diabetes in the pregnant parent Certain genetic conditions Too much weight gain during pregnancy What ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/birthweight.html - Health Topics
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