Hypertension
Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of the blood as it presses against the walls of the arteries, and is responsible for the circulation of the blood from the heart to all parts of the body. What is normal blood pressure and what is high blood pressure varies from individual to individual, and is best determined by a physician. The trouble with high blood pressure is that although very common and often deadly, it is usually present for years before it produces symptoms which warn of its presence. Having high blood pressure puts people at a greater risk of having a heart attack or a stroke, especially when it is present with other risk factors such as diabetes, smoking or obesity. To get answers to all your hypertension questions, visit our list of Recommended Sites.
PhillyHealthInfo.org is here to help you find blood pressures screenings in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Our local health services list in the blue box on the right side of the page is a good place to start.
For more information about how a nephrologist (kidney doctor) could help you manage your high blood pressure, listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough.
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