hypertensive
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of hypertensive
Example Sentences
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The Putnam County Coroner confirmed in a report shared with The Times on Tuesday that the actor, best known for portraying the loyal and wisecracking Xander Harris, died of atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Found unresponsive in his bunk, his death was ruled due to hypertensive and cardiovascular disease.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
A spokesperson for the office of the chief medical examiner in Connecticut told the PA agency he suffered from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024
“If you’re hypertensive, you decrease the blood returning to your heart and your blood pressure can drop,” she added.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024
Pregnant people with hypertensive disorders, especially those with pre-existing hypertension, need high-quality care as heart disease and related cardiac symptoms can be confused with common symptoms of normal pregnancy.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024
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