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Do you know is high blood pressure heart disease?

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Heart disease: This depends on your individual risks. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease. Diet and exercise can lower high blood pressure, but this can take awhile. Medications also work. You should talk with your doctor.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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