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ypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in

which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure typically does
not cause symptoms.
Other names: Arterial hypertension, high blood ...

Diagnostic method: Resting blood pressure; 1...

Complications: Coronary artery disease, stroke, ...

Risk factors: Excess salt, excess body weight, ...

Hypertension - Wikipedia

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