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Can i have a blood pressure of 126/64 and be have stroke or heartattack?

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Variations: Hypertension is a very frequent cause of stroke or heart problems, but not the only one, as elevations of cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine, glucose (diabetes), cigarette smoking, and even some drugs may be associated with vascular disease.

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Answered 6/10/2017

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