Hypertension

Essential (primary) hypertension, accounting for 95% of all cases of hypertension, is defined as high blood pressure for which a secondary cause cannot be found.

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Last updated: February 25, 2026

Diet

Alcohol

Limit alcohol to 2 drinks daily for men, 1 for women to help control blood pressure

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Home blood pressure monitoring

Home blood pressure monitoring detects uncontrolled hypertension and guides effective treatment adjustments

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Weight loss

Weight loss reduces blood pressure and lowers cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients

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3 studies