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What is the medical term meaning condition in which there is a higher than normal amount of stress on the walls of the blood vessels?
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Hypertension, or commonly called "high blood pressure", is the result of added stress on arteries and usually produces no symptoms. Heart attack, kidney failure, and stroke are produced by Hypertension. Risk increases with obesity, a diet that is high in salt, and smoking.
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