high blood pressure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of high blood pressure
First recorded in 1915–20
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The researchers believe that helping people take their medication consistently should become a greater priority in the treatment of high blood pressure.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
A tear in the aorta is a rare and dangerous medical condition, which can be caused by undetected high blood pressure or a birth defect.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
It also warned that the watch can’t identify every instance of high blood pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
He expected ultimately to be drafted and serve—the war was in full swing, and he was nothing if not dutiful—but a high blood pressure reading kept him out of the military and Vietnam.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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