High blood pressure

What does "High blood pressure" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a medical condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. This happens when the heart is working too hard to pump blood around the body. Over time, this can cause damage to the blood vessels and lead to serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. It's often called the "silent killer" because it usually has no symptoms.

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