High blood pressure (Hypertension)

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THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HBP)

HBP constitutes a factor of major cardiovascular risk in the world.

The organs damaged by a HBP (“targets organs”) are :

- the arteries,

- the heart,

- the brain,

- the kidney.

A HBP must be therefore very quickly treated, if necessary with antihypertensive medicines.

A regular follow-up of the BP is essential thereafter.

To know more about it, consult our other web site, Blood Pressure & Hypertension.

File last reviewed on dec 18, 2011

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