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What can i do to prevent my bp from getting really high?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

A few things: Exercize, lose wt, low sodium diet, and take your BP meds as perscribed by your doctor.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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