Hypertensive heart disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease (pronounced: hi-per-ten-siv hart di-zeez) is a term used to describe a group of disorders that include heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and left ventricular hypertrophy (excessive thickening of the heart muscle) as a result of high blood pressure.
Etymology
The term "Hypertensive Heart Disease" is derived from the words "Hyper" meaning high, "tensive" from tension or pressure, "heart" referring to the organ, and "disease" indicating a particular abnormal, pathological condition that affects part or all of an organism.
Definition
Hypertensive Heart Disease refers to a spectrum of changes in the heart's structure and function due to chronic hypertension. This includes a range of conditions such as left ventricular hypertrophy, chronic heart failure, and other heart complications.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Hypertensive Heart Disease can vary depending on the specific condition and its severity. Common symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, and swelling in the legs and ankles.
Causes
The primary cause of Hypertensive Heart Disease is chronically elevated blood pressure. This can result from a variety of factors including genetics, obesity, lack of physical activity, excessive salt intake, and aging.
Treatment
Treatment for Hypertensive Heart Disease typically involves lifestyle modifications and medications to lower blood pressure. This may include diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypertensive heart disease
- Wikipedia's article - Hypertensive heart disease
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