Hypertension: Diagnosis and TreatmentAbout This Hardback Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by elevated blood pressure in the arteries. It is also known as high blood pressure. It does not have any known symptoms. It is considered a primary risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease and dementia. Hypertension can be categorized into two types. These are primary