Glossary

Hypertension

Hypertension

Hypertonie·Also: Bluthochdruck

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure — a persistently elevated pressure in the blood vessels. It often causes no symptoms, but increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and is monitored regularly.

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