high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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The toxicology results also indicated the pilot took the high cholesterol medication atorvastatin and the high blood pressure medication terazosin.
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David Chiu, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The researchers took a close look at how many of the women in the data experienced any of five major pregnancy complications: gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, having infants with a low birth weight, preeclampsia and other disorders related to high blood pressure.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Breastfeeding can also reduce mothers’ risks of breast and ovarian cancer, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, the CDC says.
—Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
It’s also associated with a reduced risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, stress, and anxiety, and may lower high blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 9 Apr. 2024
High cholesterol, for example, may be hereditary, and high blood pressure can be caused by genetic, kidney, or endocrine disorders, Lundberg told Verywell.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Since mild cognitive impairment has the same risk factors as cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, medication management of these risks combined with diet and exercise can reduce the risk of progression.
—Soeren Mattke, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
Over time, these changes can lead to chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, and plaque buildup on your arterial walls.
—Amy Paturel, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2024
Insulin therapy may also be responsible, at least in part, for diabetic complications—atherosclerosis and high blood pressure, for instance.
—Gary Taubes, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2024
David Chiu, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The researchers took a close look at how many of the women in the data experienced any of five major pregnancy complications: gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, having infants with a low birth weight, preeclampsia and other disorders related to high blood pressure.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Breastfeeding can also reduce mothers’ risks of breast and ovarian cancer, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, the CDC says.
—Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
It’s also associated with a reduced risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, stress, and anxiety, and may lower high blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 9 Apr. 2024
High cholesterol, for example, may be hereditary, and high blood pressure can be caused by genetic, kidney, or endocrine disorders, Lundberg told Verywell.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Since mild cognitive impairment has the same risk factors as cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, medication management of these risks combined with diet and exercise can reduce the risk of progression.
—Soeren Mattke, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
Over time, these changes can lead to chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, and plaque buildup on your arterial walls.
—Amy Paturel, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2024
Insulin therapy may also be responsible, at least in part, for diabetic complications—atherosclerosis and high blood pressure, for instance.
—Gary Taubes, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2024
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