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Information on Hypertensive and description medicationHypertension,or high blood pressure,is a condition that raises the pressure inside the blood vessels (veins and arteries). High blood pressure damages the blood vessels.It can lead to serious health problems, including stroke,heart attack,heart failure and kidney failure. You can only tell you have hypertension by measuring your blood pressure.If the high(systolic)number is 140 or more and the low(diastolic)number is 90 or more,your blood pressure is considered high.You should see your doctor.In older people,a systolic measurement of 160 or more,even if the diastolic measurement is less than 90,isn't healthy. ![]() Blood pressure - Antihypertensive: atenolol, furosemide description medication
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