Hypertension, commonly called high blood pressure, is one of the most widespread chronic conditions worldwide. It often develops without noticeable symptoms, yet it significantly increases the risk of ...

Nitin Khosla, MD, and colleagues at Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, Illinois), reviewed 2000 charts from patients referred to the University's Hypertension/Clinical Research Center. All of ...

The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC 7) incorporates evidence published since JNC 6 was issued in 1997.

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often has no clear symptoms, but over time it can quietly damage the body. If not treated well, it can lead to heart ...