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Glossary of Common High Blood Pressure Terms

It is very common to get lost in the jumble of complicated words, medical terminology, and drug names used when reading about high blood pressure or discussing your condition with your doctor. To help tie everything together, use this handy glossary anytime you have a question about a medical term, drug name, or scientific phrase.
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