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I have prehypertension. bp is 135/85. both my parents have hypertension. scared i'm going to have heart attack or stroke young. 19 y/o female. help?
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BP: Your blood pressure is not that high, plus, genetics is not enough reason to get it, as long as you control the other factors (diet, weight, life styles, regular exercises) & have regular annual checkups by your PCP.
Answered 5/3/2015
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