Hypertension
Also known as: High Blood Pressure · HTN
Hypertension is sustained elevation of arterial blood pressure that drives cardiovascular, renal, and cerebrovascular risk. It is largely asymptomatic until end-organ damage.
What you need to know
Hypertension is diagnosed by repeated office or ambulatory measurements above thresholds (≥130/80 mmHg per ACC/AHA). Provider-reviewed care integrates lifestyle, metabolic optimization, and pharmacotherapy where indicated, with longitudinal monitoring.
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