Nearly one-third of American adults have high blood pressure, or\nhypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control and\nPrevention, about 70% of\nthese people take medication to treat their hypertension. Medical\nmarijuana may be a new source of medication for people suffering from\nHypertension.
\nHypertension means that the pressure exerted by the blood in the\narteries, leading away from the heart, is higher than normal. A normal\nblood pressure measurement is 120/80 mm Hg or lower. The first number is\nthe systolic pressure and refers to the pressure when the heart\ncontracts. The second number is the diastolic pressure and is a measure\nof the pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes.
\nHigh blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure that is 140 mm Hg\nor higher and diastolic pressure is 90 mm Hg or higher. Blood pressure\nthat lies between 120-139 mm Hg systolic and 80-89 mm Hg diastolic is\nconsidered prehypertension.
\nThe most common type of hypertension is essential hypertension, and it\nis found in about 95\npercent of all\npatients with hypertension. Essential hypertension means there is no\nidentifiable physiological cause. Risk factors for essential\nhypertension include:
\nHypertension is often called the silent\nkiller, as it has no\nprominent symptoms, but increases risk of heart disease, stroke and\nkidney disease.
\nThe cannabinoid system plays a role in the cardiovascular system,\nincluding lowering blood\npressure. In a\nreview article\nof numerous studies on the relationship between the endocannabinoid\nsystem and the cardiovascular system, the authors concluded\nendocannabinoids help control blood pressure in conditions that cause an\nextreme drop in blood pressure, such as internal bleeding, and in cases\nof hypertension.
\nMany medications are available to treat hypertension. Most are\nsuccessful at controlling blood pressure, and all have some side\neffects. Medications include:
\nAnother option is cannabis, research shows that cannabis use for\nhypertension can slightly decrease blood\npressure. When standing\nfrom a sitting position, a person taking cannabis may experience a drop\nin blood pressure that can result in light-headedness. People should be\ncareful if combining cannabis with other prescription medications taken\nfor hypertension.
\nResearch also shows that stopping cannabis abruptly after long use can\ncause a rebound increase in blood\npressure. The\nresearchers recommend tapering off, rather than suddenly withdrawing,\nfrom cannabis to prevent this effect.
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