{"product_id":"2940045083935","title":"A Simple Guide to Hypertension and Heart Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eHypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to a condition in which the blood is pumped\u003cbr\u003earound the body above normal pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a silent disorder and the only way to detect it is to have your blood pressure checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen is it High Blood Pressure?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlood pressure is not fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt varies with time of day or night, physical activity and emotional factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTherefore, blood pressure has to be taken under resting condition and on more than one\u003cbr\u003eoccasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blood pressure reading of 120\/80 is read as 120 over 80 millimetres of mercury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top number is your systolic pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the pressure in your arteries when your heart pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottom number is your diastolic blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the pressure measured in your arteries when your heart relaxes between pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlood pressure may vary from 100\/60 in a young healthy woman to 130\/80.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormal blood pressure is below 130\/80; blood pressure between 130\/80 and 139\/89 is called \"pre-hypertension\", and a blood pressure of 140\/90 or above is considered high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypertension is present when your blood pressure is persistently at or above 140\/90.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople with diabetes or kidney disease must strive to maintain their blood pressure at\u003cbr\u003earound 130\/80 because they are at higher risk of complications of hypertension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the Causes of Hypertension?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 95% of cases, there is no definite known cause and it is known as essential hypertension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlder people and men are more likely to develop high blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also tends to run in families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough, you may inherit the tendency to get high blood pressure, other lifestyle choices\u003cbr\u003e(eating an unhealthy diet, smoking, not exercising) will often determine if you eventually\u003cbr\u003eget the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe other 5% of high blood pressure cases are due to kidney disease, glandular\u003cbr\u003e(hormone\/endocrine) problems or a side effect of some medications and are called\u003cbr\u003esecondary hypertension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed below are some causes of secondary hypertension.\u003cbr\u003e1. Adrenal gland tumors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Cushing's syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Kidney disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Kidney failure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Use of medications, drugs, or other chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Pregnancy or the use of oral contraceptives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Diabetes mellitus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Hypertension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Coronary Heart Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Atrial Fibrillation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Heart Failure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Congenital Heart Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Cardiogenic Shock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Pericarditis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Tachycardia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Bradycardia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108100391152,"sku":"2940045083935","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045083935_p0.jpg?v=1769889783","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045083935","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}