high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Ace inhibitors are considered a first choice for people with high blood pressure and albuminuria.
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The associations were strongest among people under 60, people without obesity, those with high blood pressure or two or more preexisting conditions, and women, the authors found.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways Out of 17 modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure has the biggest impact on the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression, according to new research.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Ace inhibitors are considered a first choice for people with high blood pressure and albuminuria.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The associations were strongest among people under 60, people without obesity, those with high blood pressure or two or more preexisting conditions, and women, the authors found.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways Out of 17 modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure has the biggest impact on the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression, according to new research.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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