hierarchy - a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system; put honesty first in her hierarchy of values. 1  celestial hierarchy - the collective body of angels. 2  data hierarchy - an arrangement of data consisting of sets and subsets such that every subset of a set is of lower rank than the set. taxonomy - a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc.
Sodium is known to raise blood pressure (and sometimes greatly), so doctors generally recommend limiting it. Check with your healthcare professional before you up your intake -- if you consume an amount that's not good for you, it can lead to heart failure (especially if you're older).
Blood Pressure Elevate When You Are Sick. Your blood pressure can also increase due to bacterial or viral infections like strep throat, bronchitis and pneumonia, because the heart needs extra oxygen to fight off the infection. Moreover, dehydration that is due to fever and infection can also result in high blood pressure.