Hypertensive heart disease is an umbrella term that refers to disorders of the heart and blood vessels (the circulatory system) resulting from hypertension i.e. high blood pressure. Generally, the term hypertensive heart disease is used to include three main kinds of heart problems caused by high blood pressure: heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and hypertrophic [...]
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