Blood pressure
Medical term · B
The force blood exerts against the walls of the arteries. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg.
Related terms
-
ACE inhibitorAbbreviation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, a drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
-
AdrenalineStress hormone that puts the body on high alert. Changes include faster heartbeat, more rapid breathing, greater energy, and higher blood pressure. Also called epinephrine.
-
AldosteroneA hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the body.
-
Alpha blockersA group of drugs that lower blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline or adrenaline-like substances on cells' alpha receptors. Also used to treat some prostate gland…