Definitions for "HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE"
A condition in which the pressure of the blood pumping through the arteries is abnormally high. High blood pressure is often considered a "silent killer" because symptoms do not appear for years until a vital organ is threatened. Over time, high blood pressure can damage the heart, brain, eyes and kidneys. It can be caused (or made worse) by a variety of factors, including heart failure or disease, stress, too much salt, obesity, smoking or genetics.
Excessive pressure within the bloodstream that results in strain throughout the circulatory system; may cause damage to major organs. Medically, hypertension.
also known as hypertension. A cardiovascular disease which means the blood vessels become tight and constricted, forcing your heart to pump harder to move blood through your body. These changes cause the blood to press on the vessel walls with greater force, which can damage blood vessels and organs, including the heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. Blood pressure is considered high if it is greater than 140 over 90 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury).
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