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18 hours ago · t. e. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. [11] High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms itself. [1] It is, however, a major risk factor for stroke, coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral ...
- Usually lifestyle and genetic factors
- None
- 9.4 million / 18% (2010)
- Lifestyle changes, medications
