🫀 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) By Dr. Kamlesh Agrawal, MD Medicine, FICP, FIMA, FRCP Radha Krishna Critical Care Hospital, Kota | Radha Krishna Memorial Hospital, Baran English Version 🔹 Definition Hypertension, commonly called High Blood Pressure , is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. Normal blood pressure should be below 120/80 mmHg . When it is 140/90 mmHg or higher on repeated measurements, it is considered hypertension. 🔹 Types of Hypertension Primary (Essential) Hypertension – Most common (90–95% cases), develops gradually with age and lifestyle factors. Secondary Hypertension – Caused by an underlying disease (like kidney disease, thyroid disorder, adrenal tumors, or certain medications). 🔹 Causes / Etiology Genetic factors – Family history of hypertension. Lifestyle factors – High salt intake, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol. Medical conditions – Diabetes, kidne...