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high blood pressure  

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  • 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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Pertenece al grupo

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