ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the another name for high blood pressure?
A
Atherosclerosis
B
Hypertension
C
Heart attack
D
Stroke
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your activities. Having blood pressure measures consistently above normal may result in a diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension).

Detailed explanation-3: -Isolated systolic hypertension. Malignant hypertension. Resistant hypertension. 18-Nov-2009

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