Isolated systolic hypertension
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A form of high blood pressure (hypertension) characterized by elevated systolic blood pressure and normal diastolic pressure.
Related terms
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Systolic blood pressureThe first or top number in a blood pressure reading; a measure of the pressure blood exerts against arterial walls when the heart contracts.
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High blood pressureWhen 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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Blood pressureThe force blood exerts against the walls of the arteries. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg.
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HypertensionRaised blood pressure.