High Blood Pressure - Hypertension Information

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From: Marcus St John, MD

Category: Hypertension

Added: Dec 20, 2007

Description:

An overview of High Blood Pressure, or Hypertension. Blood pressure refers to the pressure that the blood in under when it moves through the arteries. A normal BP is less than 120/80. High blood pressure is frequently called "the silent killer", since there are rarely symptoms associated with it. Hypertension is a risk factor in blindness, stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and poor circulation. Hardening of the arteries and too much salt can worsen blood pressure.

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health2u (Sep 28, 2008)

High blood pressure is so common and many people do not even know that they have high blood pressure. Since there are usually no symptoms from hypertension, it is so important for patients to have good primary care doctors for moniter for high blood pressure.

Nadia (Dec 21, 2007)

This information was very helpful. Thank you.

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