High blood pressure that is caused by other conditions and illnesses.
A severe form of snoring, accompanied by breathing interruptions, which may trigger the development of high blood pressure.
A sensitivity in some people to sodium in the blood. Leads to retention of sodium, which causes fluid retention and might increase blood pressure.
The devise that messures blood pressure – an inflatable arm cuff attached to an air pump and a colomn of mercury or a standardized pressure gauge.
Narrowing of the artery.
An emotional reaction to situations of tension, challenge or anxiety, which leads to several physical responses including the release of adrenaline - a hormone that causes a rise in blood pressure
The blood pressure measured in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood into the blood vessels.
A class of diuretic drugs.
A brain injury affecting blood supply to the brain, caused by blood clots or a ruptured blood vessel.
A rise in blood pressure during pregnancy in about 7% of women, also known as preeclampsia..
Form of fats that increase the danger of cardiovascular diseases.
High blood pressure that is caused by anxiety while measuring blood pressure at the doctor’s clinic.
