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High blood pressure
Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is a condition that occurs when blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. Newer recommendations state that greater than 130/80 should be considered high blood pressure.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Senior 60+ | Very common |
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