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What is the other name of ‘high blood pressure’?​

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High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It occurs when the blood moves through the arteries at a higher pressure than normal.​

The normal blood pressure values are:​

Systolic pressure: 120 mm Hg​

Diastolic pressure: 80 mm Hg​

This is usually written as 120/80​


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