Question

what is hypertension?​

Answer 1

Answer:

when both systolic and diastolic pressure readings are high, even when the person is at rest. this condition is called Hypertension

Explanation:

The pressure measured during the contraction of ventricles, which forces blood out of the heart is known as SYSTOLIC PRESSURE

The pressure measured when the valves shut and the blood is pushed into the blood vessels because of relaxing of the heart is known as DIASTOLIC PRESSURE

Answer 2

The condition in which the blood pressure increases above the normal rate is a disease condition called hypertension