high blood pressure
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a chronic condition in which the force of blood against arterial walls is persistently elevated, increasing risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications
- Her doctor diagnosed high blood pressure after three separate readings above the clinic's threshold.
- Regular exercise and a low‑salt diet helped bring his high blood pressure under control without medication.
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure contributed to his hospital admission for a transient ischemic attack.
- She checks her blood pressure at home twice daily because her family has a history of high blood pressure.
- Many people with high blood pressure feel fine, which is why screening is important.
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