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Non-Communicable Diseases: NPCDCS ... - SIHFW Rajasthan

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Introduction<br />

Abnormally elevated blood pressure is a<br />

pathological l condition which h increases the<br />

work load on the heart. This condition is<br />

termed as high blood pressure or hypertension.<br />

Hypertension doubles the risk of<br />

CAD, CHF, ischemic and hemorrhagic<br />

stroke, renal failure and PAD<br />

Based on the etiology, high blood pressure is<br />

of two types:<br />

• Primary/essential<br />

• Secondary<br />

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