For High Blood Pressure we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Diabetes, Health, Health Care, Nutrition, Quitting Smoking, Women's Health and Womens Health.

High Blood Pressure (Diabetes)

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.

High Blood Pressure (Health)

A condition in which the blood circulates through the arteries with too much force.

High Blood Pressure (Health Care)

Many factors can help cause high blood pressure, including narrowing of the arteries, a high volume of blood or an irregular heart rhythm. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder to pump blood through the body. An overworked heart and arteries are more susceptible to disease, and people with high blood pressure have an increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, eye damage and congestive heart failure. There is no cure for high blood pressure, but the patient can control it with proper medication, a healthy diet, and moderate exercise.

High Blood Pressure (Nutrition)

Blood pressure - the pressure of your blood against your arteries as your heart beats and contracts - that is too high. Also called hypertension. See also diastolic pressure; systolic pressure.

High Blood Pressure (Quitting Smoking)

Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is, by definition, a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90.

High Blood Pressure (Women's Health)

Also known as hypertension. A cardiovascular disease which means the blood vessels become tight and constricted, forcing your heart to pump harder to move blood through your body. These changes cause the blood to press on the vessel walls with greater force, which can damage blood vessels and organs, including the heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. Blood pressure is considered high if it is greater than 140 over 90 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury).

High Blood Pressure (Womens Health)

Also known as hypertension. A cardiovascular disease which means the blood vessels become tight and constricted, forcing your heart to pump harder to move blood through your body. These changes cause the blood to press on the vessel walls with greater force, which can damage blood vessels and organs, including the heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. Blood pressure is considered high if it is greater than 140 over 90 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury).

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