hypertensive

adjective

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hy·per·ten·sive | \ ˌhī-pər-ˈten(t)-siv

Definition of hypertensive

(Entry 1 of 2)

: affected with or caused by hypertension

hypertensive

noun

Definition of hypertensive (Entry 2 of 2)

: an individual affected with hypertension

Examples of hypertensive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective According to the state medical examiner, Becton died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease complicated by opiate withdrawal. — Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2021 The Oakland County medical examiner said Mudge died of natural hypertensive cardiovascular disease. — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Sep. 2021 In 2001, one team of researchers attempted to investigate the causal direction through a clinical trial that randomly assigned a pet to some hypertensive stockbrokers and not others. — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2021 Barger Stevens says antihistamines, diuretics, seizure medications, ADD and ADHD drugs, and anti-hypertensive drugs can affect how the body retains fluid. — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 30 June 2021 The shares of Covid-19 death records mentioning conditions like diabetes and hypertensive diseases have also stayed similar to their shares during the height of the pandemic. — New York Times, 10 June 2021 Now that folks are out and about, restaurants are fighting for the crowd that wants to save a buck … and driving another nail into our increasing obese, diabetic, hypertensive disabled population. — Hank Cardello, Forbes, 5 May 2021 Any blood pressure higher than 180 over 120 is considered a hypertensive crisis and a doctor should be consulted immediately. — Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2021 Where the trial stands: The defense argues Floyd's hypertensive heart disease and ingestion of meth and fentanyl, together with the struggle with police, led him to suffer from heart strain and ultimately die. — Eric Ferkenhoff, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The other thing is that India also has a lot of hypertensives. — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2020 Antihistamines, anti-depressants, anti-hypertensives, and even oral contraceptives can lead to tear film deficiencies as well. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, 2 Nov. 2017

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