March 2007
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Hypertension
Types of Hypertension
Physicians classify the different kinds of hypertension based on their causes and characteristics.Read about some of the most common types.

Additional Information About Hypertension
Aging Changes in the Heart and Blood Vessels
Some changes in the heart and blood vessels normally occur with age, but many others are modifiable factors that, if not treated, can lead to heart disease.
Illustration: Blood Pressure Check
To measure blood pressure, your doctor uses an instrument call a "sphygmomanometer," more often referred to as a blood pressure cuff

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