High Blood Pressure: Causes & Risks

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Metabolic Syndrome
Article
07/20/06, Healthwise
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that include too much fat around the waist, elevated blood pressure, high triglycerides, elevated blood sugar, and low HDL cholesterol.
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Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Cause
Article
11/22/06, Healthwise
The causes of preeclampsia and high blood pressure during pregnancy are poorly understood. In fact, preeclampsia is sometimes called the "disease of theories," and its cause is the subject of active research.2
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Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - What Increases Your Risk
Article
11/22/06, Healthwise
Risk factors for developing preeclampsia during pregnancy include:
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Fibromuscular dysplasia: A cause of high blood pressure?
Q & A
07/20/07, MayoClinic.com
Fibromuscular dysplasia is a disease of the arteries that can cause high blood pressure.
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Secondary high blood pressure: When another condition causes hypertension
Article
10/06/06, MayoClinic.com
Secondary high blood pressure is caused by another condition. Prompt treatment is essential.
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Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Q & A
11/14/07, MayoClinic.com
Caffeine can temporarily increase blood pressure, but its long-term effects on blood pressure are unclear.
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Anxiety: A cause of high blood pressure?
Q & A
05/24/07, MayoClinic.com
Anxiety can cause dramatic, temporary increases in blood pressure.
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Arthritis pain medications: Which are safe for my heart?
Q & A
04/18/07, MayoClinic.com
Research suggests that over-the-counter arthritis pain medications increase the risk of high blood pressure.
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High blood pressure quiz: Are you at risk?
Quiz
10/04/06, MayoClinic.com
High blood pressure is dangerous. Find out if you're at risk.
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Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
Article
08/16/06, MayoClinic.com
Stress and high blood pressure — Learn how short-term links can create long-term risks.
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