Question

what is hypertension in brief

Answer 1

Having high blood pressure for a shorttime can be a normal response to many situations. ... For this reason, a diagnosis of hypertension normally requires several readings that show high blood pressure over time. The systolic reading of 130 mmHg refers to the pressure as the heart pumps blood around the body

Answer 2

Answer:

blood pressure is measured with an instrument called sphygmomanometer blood pressure If above 140/80 is called hypertension popularly called high blood pressure and is cause by construction of arterioles