Hypertension

A common disorder, often with no symptoms, in which the blood pressure is persistently above 140/90 mg Hg.

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Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) Report of the Canadian Hypertension Society Consensus Conference.
eMedicine Health: High Blood Pressure Consumer health resource center providing an overview of hypertension and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
The DASH Diet Eating Plan Learn about the DASH diet for weight loss, and to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
National Center for Biotechnology Information Consumer Information on hypertension, causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, signs, tests, treatment, prognosis, complications, prevention and other resources.
Wikipedia Scholarly article on hypertension, classification,signs and symptoms, causes,diagnosis, prevention, treatment, complications, epidemiology, and history.
Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home A note on different devices available, their advantages, how to use them, and preparing to take reading or monitoring blood pressure.
IHealth Develops devices that are compatible with iPhone, iPod and iPad and that allow users to take responsibility for their health.
Arterial Hypertension Discussion on signs and symptoms, diagnosing, treatment and life style modification for this condition. From the Merck Manual.