Hypertension

Definition

Hypertension is a chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, imposing increased workload on the cardiovascular system. It often requires management to prevent cardiovascular diseases and other complications.

Related terms

Blood Pressure:

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, typically measured to assess heart health.

Arteries:

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Cardiovascular Disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins) and are associated with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), often exacerbated by hypertension