Term info
database cross reference
- MSH:D006973
- SNOMEDCT_US:24184005
- UMLS:C0497247
- SNOMEDCT_US:38341003
- UMLS:C0020538
comment
Hypertension is sustained elevation of resting systolic BP (140 mm Hg or higher), diastolic BP (90 mm Hg or higher), or both.
definition
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system.
has alternative id
HP:0005126, HP:0004949
has exact synonym
Arterial hypertension, Systemic hypertension
has related synonym
High blood pressure
id
HP:0000822