Pathology of Hypertension

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.

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This brief video is packed with valuable information on atherosclerosis and the pathology of hypertension.

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Aim for a blood pressure under 120/80, and look over this Australian site explaining the effects and complications of hypertension.

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Learn about the possible causes of hypertension using this outline with integrated explanations.

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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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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.

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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.

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Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to hypertensive retinopathy and irreversible damage to the retina. This page describes the pathology.

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This interesting video shows a hypertrophied human heart after autopsy. Gross and microscopic examinations show dramatic cardiac pathology as a result of hypertension.

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Discover how hypertension leads to atherosclerosis, the real culprit that causes pathology. Great overview divided into manageable sections.

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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.

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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.

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This booklet provides all the information you need about the risks of heart attack and stroke from cardiovascular disease, a common pathology of hypertension.

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