Resistant hypertension
Medical term · R
High blood pressure that does not respond to drug therapy and lifestyle changes.
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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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