high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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These complications include kidney problems, blood clots, high blood pressure, which can lead to preeclampsia, and increased risk of stillbirth.
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This can result from various factors, including brain tumors, high blood pressure, head injuries, or aneurysms in the brain.
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All of these specialized neurons offer potential targets for treating everything from high blood pressure to depression to irritable bowel syndrome, Duca says.
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Medical conditions or birth complications that can be associated with addiction — such as high blood pressure, a placenta that separates before birth or a premature birth — may mistakenly be viewed as further evidence that a pregnant patient used drugs.
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Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
This can result from various factors, including brain tumors, high blood pressure, head injuries, or aneurysms in the brain.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
All of these specialized neurons offer potential targets for treating everything from high blood pressure to depression to irritable bowel syndrome, Duca says.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
Medical conditions or birth complications that can be associated with addiction — such as high blood pressure, a placenta that separates before birth or a premature birth — may mistakenly be viewed as further evidence that a pregnant patient used drugs.
—Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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