Hypertension affects 1.1 billion worldwide, with 108 million Americans. 90-95% of hypertension cases are primary, caused by unknown factors. 33% of Americans remain unaware of their hypertension. A 20mmHg systolic or 10mmHg diastolic rise doubles stroke risk
Journal covers Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Cell biology, Cardiology and Neuroscience. Internal medicine research focuses on Blood pressure, Skeletal muscle and Heart rate. Cell biology research concentrates on Mitochondria. Cardiology studies intersect with Heart rate variability
Blood pressure is the force of circulating blood against vessel walls. Normal adult blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure varies with age, sex, and environmental factors
Most people with hypertension show no symptoms. Symptoms can occur at any time and may recur. Common symptoms include headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Shortness of breath is common in pulmonary hypertension
Blood pressure has two numbers: systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom). Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. Systolic pressure measures pressure during heart beats. Diastolic pressure measures pressure during heart rest
Normal blood pressure for adults is below 120/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure is defined as 130/80 mm Hg or higher. Blood pressure tends to rise with age