The Syndrome of Hypertension

Heather Farwell, PA
Heather Farwell, PA

Having high blood pressure may not be quite as simple as we once thought. Hypertension, especially for younger people, appears to be part of a syndrome, or at least one part of a clustering of illnesses.

Studies, as well as doctors’ experience, show that hypertension is not commonly found alone in an otherwise healthy young or middle-aged person. He or she is very likely to have other illnesses. Th…