Hypertension
/ hy-per-TEN-shun /
Persistently elevated pressure within the arteries.
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4 matchesportal hypertension
High blood pressure in the vein that carries blood to the liver from the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder.
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Dyazide is the brand name for a drug marketed by GlaxoSmithKline used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema (water retention).
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A blood pressure of 140/90 or higher.
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