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    High blood pressure

    Many people have high blood pressure. But they usually don't notice it. Read about the causes, risk factors, long-term consequences, screening measures and treatment options. more...

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    What is blood pressure and how is it measured ...

    How is blood pressure measured? It's important to measure blood pressure more than once because it fluctuates over the course of the day. It can also change due to things like physical exertion, stress, pain, or extreme heat or cold. more...

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    What medications are used to treat high blood pressure ...

    Avoiding side effects. If you do have high blood pressure, your cardiovascular system will have already been working hard for quite some time. If you then start taking antihypertensive (blood-pressure-lowering) drugs, you may often feel weak at first. more...

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    Tips for reducing your salt intake - High blood pressure ...

    Most people eat more salt than their body needs. That can increase their blood pressure. Find out how to lower your salt intake. more...

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    Lowering blood pressure without medication - High blood ...

    (BananaStock / Thinkstock) Constant high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and increase the likelihood of long-term health consequences. It's possible to lower your blood pressure somewhat without using medication. more...

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    When is taking medication for high blood pressure a good ...

    What factors increase the risk of heart and circulation problems? Whether it is a good idea to treat high blood pressure with medication doesn't only depend on your blood pressure levels. more...

Updated September 24th 2019 September 24th 2019
Created September 16th 2013
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