Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is persistent pressure in the arteries. It is one of the most common chronic conditions yet is sometimes called a “silent killer” due to its typical lack of symptoms. Primary: Also known as essential or idiopathic hypertension, primary hypertension accounts for 90 percent of all high blood pressure cases.
Primary hypertension cases have no identifiable cause. Most cases of primary hypertension develop gradually with age. Secondary: Secondary hypertension is caused by various medical conditions, such as renal diseases and endocrine disorders.
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