High blood pressure
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When blood flowing through arteries pushes on artery walls with abnormally high force over a sustained period of time. Also called hypertension.
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HypertensionRaised blood pressure.
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ACE inhibitorAbbreviation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, a drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.