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Medical #: how can it be that my wall street boss does not have hypertension but i do and i work with not much responsibility and take it easy?

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Hypertension: It is all about genetics and life style. It may appear that he has more stress but he could experience it differently than you do or that you have genetics that are influencing your heart health. This is not an abnormal situation when comparing two humans side by side.

Answered 5/17/2013

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A member asked:

Medical #: how can it be that my wall street boss does not have hypertension but i do and i work with not much responsibility and take it easy?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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