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Monitoring blood pressure

Monitoring blood pressure

Hypertension is a disorder characterized by chronically high blood pressure. It must be monitored, treated and controlled by medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination of both.


Review Date: 09/27/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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