About 1 in every 5 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure occurs more often in men than in women and in African Americans almost twice as often as in Caucasians. Hypertension can affect all types of people.
Most people feel no symptoms with uncomplicated high blood pressure.
Even though many high blood pressure cases do not have a known cause, the condition can still be treated effectively. There are dozens of different medications available for the management of high blood pressure. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. It is provided for your general information and is not a substitute for medical care or supervised medical treatment. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.