Essential hypertension

Definition

Defined through the measurement of the blood pressure using cuff method with a sitting systolic blood pressure above 140mmHg or a sitting diastolic blood pressure above 90mmHg in three consequent measurements. No specific medical cause can be found.

Diagnostic Criteria

Exclusions

• Cerebrovascular diseases
• Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes

Inclusions

• high blood pressure

Subcategories (3)