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Meaning of HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

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 Definition: When the blood flows through the vessels at a greater than normal force. High blood pressure strains the heart, harms the arteries, and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems. Also called hypertension.
 
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