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High blood pressure
High blood pressure which also known as Hypertension refers to a condition in which the blood supply through the blood vessels is excessive and can lead to deterioration of the cell tissue and hardening of the arterial walls; abnormally high blood pressure means with either a systolic reading in excess of 160 or a diastolic reading in excess of 105. (see Hypertension)
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