Systemic hypertension

What does "Systemic hypertension" 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

Systemic hypertension is a medical term for high blood pressure. It refers to the condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. This can occur when the heart is pumping blood harder than it should, or when the blood vessels are too narrow. Over time, this condition can lead to serious health problems like heart disease.

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