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High blood pressure
Also called: HBP and hypertension
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging not required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 130/80, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Nov 20, 2020 · Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic pressure. When your heart is at rest, between ...
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La presión arterial es normal si está por debajo de 120/80 mm Hg. Si usted es adulto y su presión sistólica mide entre 120 y 129, y su presión.