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Prehypertension  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Blood pressure levels that are between normotension and hypertension. Individuals with prehypertension are at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. Generally, prehypertension is defined as SYSTOLIC PRESSURE of 131-139 mm Hg and/or DIASTOLIC PRESSURE of 81-89 when the optimal is 120/80 mm Hg. For diabetics and other metabolism diseases the prehypertension is around 110-129/70-79 mm Hg.

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Entry terms

  • Pre-Hypertension

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-X0MX906R-L

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