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Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is blood pressure that is often higher than 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
Alternative Names
HBP; Blood pressure - high
Considerations
Blood pressure can vary throughout the day and change with activity. A blood pressure measurement has two numbers:
- The top (systolic) number is the blood pressure during the heartbeat.
- The bottom (diastolic) number is the blood pressure between beats.
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Expert & Community Posts
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure: 3 Specific Signs to Monitor
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High Blood Pressure and Anxiety
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High Blood Pressure Anxiety - How to Cope with It
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I’ve been told that I have white coat or office high blood pressure, is there anything I should do?
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Health Guide
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Medications
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