What Is Hypertension? Is It The Same As High Blood Pressure?

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Anonymous asked 8 years ago

What is hypertension? Is it the same as high blood pressure?

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Nationwide Clinics Staff answered 8 years ago

Hello,
Yes hypertension is high blood pressure. It can put strain on the heart and increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage and even death.
Regards,
Dr Gowri Kulkarni