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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Is High Blood Pressure Caused By

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The Causes of High Blood Pressure

By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH Health Expert
Today I would like to review some of the primary causes of High Blood Pressure.

In most cases, there is no clear cause of high blood pressure. The term “essential hypertension” is used in these instances. Doctors can often treat the high blood pressure but never cure it. However, there are some causes of high blood pressure which can not only be treated, but also be cured.

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Have you or a loved one just been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
...elevated levels of pressure of blood in your arteries. Prolonged periods of high blood pressure can cause serious damage to the heart and blood vessels. After a diagnosis, you probably have a... Read more »
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