High Blood Pressure (hypertension): Overview

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High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, is a condition characterized by abnormally high pressure in the arteries. Normal blood pressure is defined as 130/85 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) or below (but see Low Blood Pressure). High blood pressure is typically defined as any measurement over 140/90 mm Hg.

High blood pressure affects over 50 million Americans. Patients who are diagnosed with high blood pressure are at an increased risk of developing kidney disease, blindness, heart attacks, strokes, and hardening of arteries.

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