Pathology of Hypertension
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In about 95% of cases, there's no known cause of hypertension. Secondary hypertension, although uncommon, can be caused by a wide variety of pathology. This in-depth article covers them all.
Mechanism of atherosclerosis
This brief video is packed with valuable information on atherosclerosis and the pathology of hypertension.
The leading cause of stroke
Better Health
Aim for a blood pressure under 120/80, and look over this Australian site explaining the effects and complications of hypertension.
Etiology of hypertension
eHealthMD
Learn about the possible causes of hypertension using this outline with integrated explanations.
Back in medical school
Flesh and Bones
Want to know everything about blood pressure and hypertension, including etiology and pathology? Take a look at this textbook chapter to learn how blood pressure is regulated.
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End-organ damage
About
These great illustrations and descriptions really drive home the possible complications and pathology of hypertension, namely hypertension's effect on the heart, eyes, kidneys and brain.
Protect your kidneys
NKUDIC
Hypertension can lead to renal pathology and kidney failure, leading to dialysis or kidney transplant. This simple overview describes the process and how to prevent it.
It even affects your eyes
Medline Plus
Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to hypertensive retinopathy and irreversible damage to the retina. This page describes the pathology.
Cardiac changes
YouTube
This interesting video shows a hypertrophied human heart after autopsy. Gross and microscopic examinations show dramatic cardiac pathology as a result of hypertension.
What is atherosclerosis?
Mayo Clinic
Discover how hypertension leads to atherosclerosis, the real culprit that causes pathology. Great overview divided into manageable sections.
Don't let these happen
Medicweb
Learn about end-organ pathology caused by uncontrolled hypertension from this brief and easy-to-understand article.
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Chronic kidney disease
National Kidney Foundation
Watch a video, learn the facts and take a quiz about kidney disease on this brilliant Web site promoting kidney disease awareness and prevention.
A lesson in hypertension
National Institutes of Health
This tutorial is an easy way to learn about many aspects of hypertension, including treatment and prevention.
This booklet provides all the information you need about the risks of heart attack and stroke from cardiovascular disease, a common pathology of hypertension.

