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Disability For Heart And Diabetes High Blood Pressure
Blood is carried from the heart to all the body's tissues and organs in pipes, called arteries and veins.
In most people,
- a systolic pressure consistently at 140 or higher or
- a diastolic pressure consistently at 90 or higher.
In some groups, such as those with
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