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.
No, elevated blood pressure is not a known side effect of the flu vaccine. Other things, such as pain, can cause your blood pressure to rise.
Causes. Any factor that increases pressure against the artery walls can lead to prehypertension. Atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries, can lead to high blood pressure. Sometimes an underlying condition causes blood pressure to rise.Possible conditions that can lead to prehypertension or high blood pressure include: 1  Atherosclerosis. 2  Obstructive sleep apnea.3  Kidney disease. 4  Adrenal disease.ometimes an underlying condition causes blood pressure to rise. Possible conditions that can lead to prehypertension or high blood pressure include: 1  Atherosclerosis. 2  Obstructive sleep apnea. 3  Kidney disease. 4  Adrenal disease.