Glossary
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor: A type of drug used to lower blood pressure.Aldosterone: An adrenal hormone that regulates the body's sodium, chloride and potassium levels.
Anti-hypertensive drug: Drug that reduces blood pressure.
High blood pressure: A condition when the blood flows through the vessels at a greater than normal force. High blood pressure strains the heart, harms the arteries, and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems. Also called hypertension.
Hypertension: Increase in blood pressure.
Vasoconstriction: Temporary narrowing of blood vessels.
