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Effects Of Hypertension
Hypertension; HBP; Blood pressure - high
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to reduce blood pressure so that you have a lower risk of complications. You and your health care provider should set a blood pressure goal for you.
If you have pre-hypertension, your health care provider will recommend lifestyle changes to bring your blood pressure down to a normal range. Medicines are rarely used for pre-hypertension.
You can do many things to help control your...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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