Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. [NALT]
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Chronic Diseases

Enfermedades Crónicas

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Hypertension is persistently high arterial blood pressure and may have no known cause or be associated with other diseases. Hypertension is considered a risk factor for the development of heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and kidney disease.
Pathological condition characterized by the constant presence of resting blood pressure levels in the arteries above normal.

Hipertensión (Presión Arterial Alta)

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