Basic Info
Symptoms
High blood pressure is known as a silent killer, because by the time symptoms of hypertensive heart disease appear, t...
Causes
High blood pressure increases the heart's workload, and over time, this can cause the heart muscle to thicken. As the...
Tests
Signs of heart disease are found during a physical examination. The blood pressure is elevated. Enlargement of the he...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to reduce blood pressure and control the heart disease. Treatment of heart disease depends...
Complications
Heart failure; Arrhythmias; Heart attack; Angina; Sudden death.
Prevention
Treat your hypertension. Do not stop or change treatment, except on the advice of your health care provider. Monitor ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if hypertension has been diagnosed and symptoms develop.
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