THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.

Detailed explanation-2: -Masked hypertension is defined by high ABP and normal clinic BP while sustained hypertension is defined by high BP according to both types of BP measurements. Both hypertension phenotypes are associated with an increased cardiovascular risk.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stage 1 hypertension: A reading ranging from 130 to 139 (systolic) or 80 to 89 (diastolic) Stage 2 hypertension: A reading ranging from 140 or higher (systolic) or 90 (diastolic) Hypertensive crisis (consult your doctor immediately): A reading higher than 180 (systolic) and/or 120 (diastolic)