Concept information
Preferred term
high blood pressure
Definition
- High blood pressure (hypertension) is a sustained elevation of blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg. With hypertension, the pressure within the arteries of the body is too high and causes damage to the eyes, kidneys, brain, and heart. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; High Blood Pressure]
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZQFC4T04-X
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