And the very stress laid upon this mode of geniture, implies not only the possibility of a different sort, but its frequency also! The Round Towers of Ireland Henry O'Brien. The author speaks the language of astrology, in which geniture signifies nativity.
What is Hypertensive heart disease? Heart disease caused directly or indirectly by high blood pressure. The heart has to work harder to cope with high ...more Â». Hypertensive heart disease: Heart disease that is caused by hypertension.
Secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension (or, less commonly, inessential hypertension) is a type of hypertension which by definition is caused by an identifiable underlying secondary cause. It is much less common than the other type, called essential hypertension, affecting only 5% of hypertensive patients. It has many different causes including endocrine diseases, kidney diseases, and tumors. It also can be a side effect of many medications.