What Is Hypertension? Is It The Same As High Blood Pressure? Home » Questions » Stress and Depression » What Is Hypertension? Is It The Same As High Blood Pressure? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 8 years ago What is hypertension? Is it the same as high blood pressure? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down 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