Which term describes a high blood pressure condition?

Which term describes a high blood pressure condition?

• A. Hypotension
• B. Hypertension
• C. Hyperlipidemia
• D. Tachycardia

Answer: (B)

High blood pressure is called hypertension. It means blood pressure readings are persistently elevated over time, signaling more force in the arteries than normal. Hypotension is the opposite—low blood pressure. Hyperlipidemia refers to high fats in the blood, like cholesterol, not blood pressure. Tachycardia is a fast heart rate. Recognizing hypertension is important because sustained high pressure strains the heart and blood vessels and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

High blood pressure is called hypertension. It means blood pressure readings are persistently elevated over time, signaling more force in the arteries than normal. Hypotension is the opposite—low blood pressure. Hyperlipidemia refers to high fats in the blood, like cholesterol, not blood pressure. Tachycardia is a fast heart rate. Recognizing hypertension is important because sustained high pressure strains the heart and blood vessels and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.