For primary hypertension it is hereditary and may be passed on to the child or inherited by the parents. Secondary hypertension is generally not hereditary.
The causes of essential hypertension include genetic, environmental, and other factors. The phenomenon of familial aggregation of primary hypertension suggests a strong and substantial correlation between genetic effects and elevated blood pressure, and studies of the genetic profile of families with hypertension and their genomics also suggest that primary hypertension is hereditary.
Secondary hypertension, on the other hand, is mainly caused by a well-defined etiology and is the result of acquired factors, so it tends not to be hereditary.
For patients diagnosed with hypertension, they should go to regular hospitals to determine whether it is primary hypertension or secondary hypertension, and under the guidance of doctors, they should pay attention to limiting the intake of sodium and adopting a regular routine in their daily life.