Hypertensive
Hypertensive
Hypertensive (pronounced: hi-per-ten-siv) is a medical term used to describe a condition or state in which an individual has high blood pressure. The term is derived from the word 'hypertension', which is a combination of the Greek words 'hyper' meaning 'above' and 'tension' meaning 'pressure'.
Definition
Hypertensive refers to an individual who has high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. The pressure depends on the work being done by the heart and the resistance of the blood vessels. Hypertension is diagnosed when a person has persistent high blood pressure readings of 140/90 mmHg or higher.
Symptoms
Hypertensive individuals may not show any symptoms until their condition has progressed to a severe or life-threatening stage. Some common symptoms include headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, visual changes, and blood in the urine.
Causes
Hypertension can be caused by a variety of factors including genetic factors, age, diet, physical inactivity, and excessive consumption of alcohol or tobacco. Certain medical conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity can also lead to hypertension.
Treatment
Treatment for hypertension typically involves lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, limiting alcohol and tobacco use, and stress management. Medications may also be prescribed to help lower blood pressure.
Related Terms
- Prehypertension: A condition where blood pressure levels are higher than normal but not yet in the hypertensive range.
- Hypertensive Crisis: A severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke.
- Hypertensive Heart Disease: Heart problems caused by high blood pressure.
- Hypertensive Retinopathy: Damage to the retina due to high blood pressure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypertensive
- Wikipedia's article - Hypertensive
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