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Alternate Name(s): <p>High blood pressure</p> ... Hypertension means high blood pressure. This generally means: Systolic blood pressure is consistently over 140 (systolic is the "top" number of your blood pressure measurement, which represents the pressure generated when the heart beats) ...
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Many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure or kidney failure. ... 1. Learn about High Blood Pressure (HBP)
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Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure). It's measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). High blood pressure (or hypertension ) is defined in a...
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Hypertension - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated. It is also referred to as high blood pressure or shortened to HT , HTN or HPN . The word "hypertension", b...
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High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease , heart failure , stroke , kidney failure , and other health problems.
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High blood pressure affects I in 4 American adults. Find in-depth high blood pressure and hypertension information including its causes, symptoms, and treatments. ... Symptoms of High Blood Pressure...
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