blood pressure
noun
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Amanda Sealy, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
My understanding is that people who have not been able to reduce their blood pressure through lifestyle changes will be on blood pressure medication for the rest of their lives.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 6 Apr. 2024
Magnesium is a nutrient that impacts the creation and strength of bones, helps regulate nerve and muscle function, and regulates blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Once fat buildup in the liver has begun to damage the organ, no approved treatments are available to reverse it, but some lifestyle changes such as lowering cholesterol, losing weight and medication to control blood pressure and diabetes may be effective.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Dizziness or fainting: Rattlesnake venom can affect blood pressure and circulation, leading to symptoms such as dizziness or fainting.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
In Septic shock, the body experiences a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs, per the clinic.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Thirty-five percent knew their blood pressure level, and 16% were aware of their cholesterol number.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
This includes providing armless chairs in the waiting rooms, exam tables that are low to the ground, and appropriately sized robes and blood pressure cuffs.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
1854, in the meaning defined above
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