What is Hypertension aka high blood pressure. Everything you need to know

An explanation of high blood pressure, its causes, diagnosis, lifestyle interventions, and medical treatments.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the most common and dangerous medical conditions worldwide. It often has no symptoms, yet it is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and premature death. In this video, I break down WTF hypertension actually is, in plain English. You will learn: - What blood pressure is and how it works - What counts as normal, high and dangerously high blood pressure - Why hypertension is called the “silent killer” - Common causes and risk factors for high blood pressure - How hypertension is diagnosed properly - Lifestyle changes that lower blood pressure - When medication is needed This video is for patients, students, clinicians and anyone who wants to actually understand high blood pressure rather than just being told they have it. If you like clear, no-nonsense medical explainers, make sure you subscribe to The Stealth Doctor for more WTF is… videos on drugs, conditions and how medicine really works. ----- Helpful resources and guidelines NICE Hypertension Guidelines (UK clinical guidance): nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136 British Heart Foundation Blood Pressure Diary and Toolkit: bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/manage-your-blood-pres… --------- Chapters: 00:57 - What is high blood pressure 03:48 - What causes it 05:16 - What damage does it do 06:45 - How do you measure it properly 09:23 - How to treat it 11:41 - Brief history 12:04 - Myths