In prolonged chronic hypertension, the heart pumps against greater resistance, leading to _____. enlarged myocardium and weakened heart increased heart efficiency improved blood flow reduced heart size

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Hypertension is also called _____, which refers to high blood pressure.

When arterial pressure is greater than the normal, typically above 130/90, it is known as _____.

Temporary high blood pressure from fever, emotion, or physical exertion is called _____.

Persistent high blood pressure with increased peripheral resistance to blood flow is termed _____.

A major cause of stroke, vascular disease, renal failure, and heart failure is _____.

In prolonged chronic hypertension, the heart pumps against greater resistance, leading to _____.

Plaque build-up on the inner walls of the arteries, leading to heart disease, is known as _____.

Prolonged chronic hypertension can also cause conditions such as _____ and myocardial infarctions.

Essential hypertension is characterized by decreased renal blood flow and an inability to excrete adequate amounts of _____ unless arterial blood pressure is high.

Factors involved in essential hypertension include high intake of cholesterol, sodium, and saturated fat, as well as _____.

Treatment for essential hypertension includes restricting salt, fat, and cholesterol intake, losing weight, and _____.

Preeclampsia is a condition where hypertension, proteinuria, and edema develop in the _____ trimester of pregnancy.

Symptoms of preeclampsia include headache, vision changes, and _____ in the back and abdomen.

In preeclampsia, the placental blood supply is reduced, leading to _____ babies.

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