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What is the significance of blood pressure?
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See below: It is the pressure in your arteries. If it is too high, it can cause complications such as stroke. It can also be too low for a number or reasons such as bleeding or dehydration.
Answered 6/23/2013
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If its too high: It can eventually cause end organ damage & if too low can cause symptoms.
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