📋Overview
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition characterized by persistently elevated pressure in the arteries. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Hypertension is classified primarily into primary (essential) hypertension, with no identifiable cause, and secondary hypertension, which results from an underlying condition.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0020538ICD-10-CM
I10
MeSH
D006973
SNOMED CT (US)
38341003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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