GENERAL ANATOMY
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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Question
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The medical term hypertension means.
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high blood pressure
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low blood pressure
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rapid heart rate
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slow heart rate
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -(HY-per-TEN-shun) A blood pressure of 140/90 or higher. Hypertension usually has no symptoms. It can harm the arteries and cause an increase in the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and blindness. Also called high blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-2: -High blood pressure (hypertension)
Detailed explanation-3: -Signs and symptoms of hypertension Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mm Hg or more, or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mm Hg or more, or taking antihypertensive medication.
Detailed explanation-4: -(HY-poh-TEN-shun) Abnormally low blood pressure.
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