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Research Notes on Dangers of High Blood Pressure
There are many dangers of high blood pressure. High blood pressure causes a lot of pressure on the body's organs, such as the kidneys, eyes, and heart, and can cause them to deteriorate over time. High blood pressure can also cause a stroke or heart attack.1
Fast Facts:
- Blood pressure is the force of blood circulating on the walls of the blood vessels.2
- High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition that occurs when a person's blood pressure is elevated.3
- While blood pressure is normally taken at the upper arm, it can be taken at other places of the body.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via New York Times): Information About High Blood Pressure Complications
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wikipedia: Blood Pressure
- ↑ Wikipedia: Hypertension
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- Last update: Oct. 27, 2009
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