​Primary Hypertension

Primary hypertension, also known as essential hypertension, is a form of hypertension which has no clearly identifiable cause. Around 95% cases of high blood pressure are primary hypertension. This type of hypertension is caused by family history of high blood pressure, poor diet, lack of exercise, and obesity. Though there is no cure for primary hypertension, it can be treated with healthy changes is your routine life. Persistent high blood can lead to multiple problems such as damaged arteries, blood vessels and heart muscle which in turn can create bigger health problems including:

There is a high prevalence of hypertension in Pakistan. Around 10% of the adult population suffers from high blood pressures with an almost equal ratio of male to female.