According to the World health organization (WHO) elevated blood pressure, known as arterial Hypertension, is a condition in which the arterial blood vessels have persistently raised pressure, putting them under increased stress. The higher the blood pressure, the higher the risk of damage to the heart and blood vessels in major organs such as the brain and kidneys. Hypertension is the most important preventable cause of heart disease and stroke worldwide.

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血压研究的最新进展。

根据世界卫生组织（WHO）的血压升高，称为动脉高血压，是指动脉血管持续不断地升高压力，使其承受更大压力的情况。血压越高，损害大脑和肾脏等主要器官的心脏和血管的风险就越高。高血压是全世界心脏病和中风的最重要的可预防原因。