Pathophysiology of Hypertension: Chronic and Acute

Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery wall is too high. Hypertension is managed using lifestyle modification and antihypertensive medications. Hypertension is usually treated to achieve a blood pressure of below 140/90 mmHg to 160/100 mmHg. According to one 2003 review, reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, ischemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from disease cardiovascular.

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Rudra Narayan Sahoo, M Pharm, Assistant professor at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Continuing Ph.D. at Siksha'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India. His research area of interest is Formulation and Development, and Drug Delivery Systems.