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High Blood Pressure
Classification of blood pressure
The Body's Control of Blood Pressure
Causes
Primary hypertension
Secondary hypertension
Contributing factors
Symptoms
Complications of high blood pressure
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of cause
Treatment
Treatment goals
Lifestyle changes
Medications
Treatment of secondary hypertension
Treatment of hypertensive urgencies and emergencies
Prognosis
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Medications for Treatment of High Blood Pressure
Adrenergic blockers
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Angiotensin II receptor blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Centrally acting alpha agonists
Direct vasodilators
Diuretics
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