What is Hypertension?
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Hypertension is a term describing high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the pressure that the blood applies against the walls of the vessels, as the heart pumps blood through your body. Your blood pressure is constantly fluctuating. The pressure will increase when the heart is contracting and pushing the blood in the vessels. The pressure decreases when your heart relaxes, but there is always some amount of pressure pushing against your artery walls. Blood pressure is affected by physical activity including rest, body temperature, diet, emotional status, and medications.