hypertensive
Having high pressure
Hypertensive means having or relating to abnormally high blood pressure.
Someone who is hypertensive has hypertension—a chronic condition requiring monitoring and often medication.
The term also describes things that cause elevated blood pressure: hypertensive crisis, hypertensive drugs.
The patient's hypertensive readings concerned her doctor.
Of heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
- mmHgPressure measurement unit
- sphygmomanometerArterial pressure measuring instrument
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
reading · monitoring · ambulatory · labile · resistant · malignant · accelerated · elevated
Sudden brain blood blockage
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- arteriosclerosisThickened, stiffened vessel walls
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
cardiomyopathy · arrhythmia · tachycardia · thrombosis · aneurysm
Kidney tissue deterioration
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- hyperlipidemiaElevated blood fat levels
Urine-promoting substance
- thiazideSodium-excreting diuretic class
- lisinoprilBlood pressure medication name
- losartanARB antihypertensive agent
- amlodipineHeart and vessel medication
metoprolol · atenolol · valsartan · vasodilator · clonidine · hydralazine · titration · adherence
Serious sudden danger
- urgencyPressing need for action
- encephalopathyDisease impairing brain function
- headacheCranial pain
- nosebleedNasal blood flow
severe · acute · uncontrolled · refractory · symptomatic · hospitalization · seizure · confusion
Activity for fitness
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- nutritionBodily use of food
- wellnessOverall state of health
systolic
Of heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
- mmHgPressure measurement unit
- sphygmomanometerArterial pressure measuring instrument
cuff · reading · monitoring · ambulatory · labile · resistant · malignant · accelerated · elevated · threshold
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- arteriosclerosisThickened, stiffened vessel walls
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
electrocardiogram · cardiomyopathy · arrhythmia · tachycardia · thrombosis · aneurysm
nephropathy
Kidney tissue deterioration
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- obesityExcess body fat condition
diuretic
Urine-promoting substance
- thiazideSodium-excreting diuretic class
- lisinoprilBlood pressure medication name
- losartanARB antihypertensive agent
amlodipine · metoprolol · atenolol · valsartan · vasodilator · clonidine · hydralazine · titration · adherence
emergency
Serious sudden danger
- urgencyPressing need for action
- encephalopathyDisease impairing brain function
- headacheCranial pain
nosebleed · severe · acute · uncontrolled · refractory · symptomatic · hospitalization · seizure · confusion · nausea
exercise
Activity for fitness
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- nutritionBodily use of food
- circulationblood, circulation, arteries, veins, bloodstream
- organ functionfunctional, impaired, normal, healthy, failing
- hypertension treatmentCare for elevated arterial pressure
- hypertensive crisisSeverely elevated blood pressure emergency
- chronic hypertensionOngoing high blood pressure