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  1. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Resistant hypertension - Keeping blood pressure at optimal levels reduces risk of damage to blood vessels

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At my last few visits to the doctor my blood pressure was high. What causes resistant hypertension, and how is it treated if medications ...

  2. Isolated systolic hypertension: A health concern? - Mayo Clinic

    Isolated systolic hypertension can be caused by conditions such as: Artery stiffness. An overactive thyroid, also called hyperthyroidism. Diabetes. Heart valve ...

  3. Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community

    One of the reasons for the disparity is the high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can increase ...

  4. Mayo Clinic Minute: High blood pressure hurts the kidneys

    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common problem that affects the body's arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the heart has to ...

  5. White coat hypertension: When blood pressure rises in a medical setting

    It's called white coat hypertension because people who measure blood pressure sometimes wear white coats. The stress of a health checkup may be the cause of ...

  6. Nephrology and Hypertension - Overview - Mayo Clinic

    Learn about the doctors, surgeons and other experts who offer services to people with kidney (renal) problems and high blood pressure (hypertension).

  7. Pulmonary hypertension - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Even when pulmonary hypertension is more advanced, its symptoms are similar to those of other heart and lung conditions. To diagnose pulmonary hypertension, a ...

  8. High blood pressure and pregnancy: Know the facts - Mayo Clinic

    Having high blood pressure (hypertension) during pregnancy needs close monitoring. Here's what to know about the potential risks. Also learn how to take care of ...

  9. Resistant Hypertension Has Several Possible Causes

    Hypertension (high blood pressure) is considered resistant when a person is taking a diuretic plus two other blood pressure medications, and their blood ...

  10. Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure - Mayo Clinic

    High blood pressure is called hypertension. The risk of hypertension goes up as you get older. But getting some exercise may lower the risk. If your blood ...