What causes high blood pressure?
There are two types of high blood pressure- primary or "essential" hypertension and "secondary hypertension". Primary hypertension is where this is no identified cause- this applies to most people who develop high blood pressure. It tends to develop gradually over many years. Secondary hypertension is caused by an…
Does Qoctor do prescriptions for blood pressure (hypertension) medication?
Qoctor can offer treatment for high blood pressure (hypertension), for people who: * are already taking medication for blood pressure * have good blood pressure control * are generally well * are on no more than 3 regular medications in total You will need to answer some simple online questions, then book …
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)? High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common health condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries in the body (blood vessels) is persistently higher than it should be, which may cause health problems over time, such as heart disease. Bloo…
