Blossary – Hypertension (HTN) or High Blood Pressure

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Hypertension (HTN) or High Blood Pressure

Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. Terms related to HTN are described in further sections of this blossary.

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