Hypertension: Controlling the 'Silent Killer'

Introduction

Blood pressure basics

Understanding the numbers

What does blood pressure measure?

Types of hypertension

Essential hypertension

Isolated systolic hypertension

Secondary hypertension

White-coat hypertension

Labile hypertension

Resistant hypertension

Malignant hypertension

Hypertension during pregnancy

Are you at risk for hypertension?

Risk factors you can’t change

Controllable risk factors

How hypertension damages your health

Stroke

Cardiovascular disease

Dementia

Kidney disease

Eye damage

Diagnosing hypertension

Testing for hypertension

Managing high blood pressure: An overview

If your reading is normal

Prehypertension

Stage 1 hypertension

Stage 2 hypertension

Adopting healthier habits

Eat well

Quit smoking

Cut back on alcohol

Be active

Attain a healthy weight

Stress less

Medication and hypertension

Looking ahead

Glossary

Resources

Organizations

Books