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A person with high blood pressure is more likely to get: a stroke, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, uneventful fainting or something else?

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Stroke, heart attack: Of the conditions listed, hypertension is a risk factor for stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure would not be typically considered a risk factor for pulmonary embolism or fainting. High blood pressure is also a risk factor for kidney damage.

Dr Jacobson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2014

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Dr. Azmat Qayyum answered

Yes: He can get stroke and heart attack.

Dr Germanovich agreed

Answered 11/22/2013

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A member asked:

A person with high blood pressure is more likely to get: a stroke, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, uneventful fainting or something else?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Elden Rand answered

Dr Jacobson and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Azmat Qayyum answered

Dr Germanovich agreed

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