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What is another name for high blood pressure?
A
Myocardial Infarction
B
Hypertension
C
Atheroscolerosis
D
Arterioscolerosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This type of high blood pressure is called primary hypertension or essential hypertension.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Isolated systolic hypertension. Malignant hypertension. Resistant hypertension. 18-Nov-2009

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