Definition of hypertensive
: affected with or caused by hypertension
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The cause was hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, said his sister, Peggy Cave-Harriott.
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The coroner's office ruled Edwards died of natural causes from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, an autopsy report shows.
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The coroner's office ruled Edwards died of natural causes from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, an autopsy report shows.
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The cause was complications from hypertensive disease, said a son, James Hawfield II.
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The coroner's office ruled Edwards died of natural causes from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, an autopsy report shows.
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But alcohol consumption, even at that allegedly moderate level, is also associated with a suite of cardiovascular problems, including stroke, aortic aneurysm, fatal hypertensive disease and heart failure.
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But alcohol consumption, even at that allegedly moderate level, is also associated with a suite of cardiovascular problems, including stroke, aortic aneurysm, fatal hypertensive disease and heart failure.
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If blood pressure reaches 180/120 or higher — and either number in the blood pressure reading counts — people will be classified as in hypertensive crisis with need for immediate treatment or hospitalization.
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First Known Use of hypertensive
1904
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Antihistamines, anti-depressants, anti-hypertensives, and even oral contraceptives can lead to tear film deficiencies as well.
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First Known Use of hypertensive
1939
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of hypertensive
: marked by or due to hypertension
- hypertensive emergencies
- hypertensive renal disease
- a hypertensive patient
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