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What does it mean to have high blood pressure?
15 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
It means ur at risk : It means really just two things - one - well, you knew this - the pressure in your blood vessels is 'high' two - your at a high risk for heart attacks, stroke, kidney disease, vascular disease and i suppose death - or maybe after the above, a wish for death - enjoy!
Answered 4/26/2013
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Hypertension: Hi blood pressure is an elevation of the resistance of the blood vessels throughout the body. If the resistance increases, your heart and other organs have to work harder and thereby begin to negatively affect them over time if left untreated.
Answered 4/27/2013
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Your BP: Is greater then 140/90....See your physician to avoid long term complications.
Answered 2/16/2013
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