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Conditions in DepthThis page contains the basic information about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) . High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)PreventionTo prevent high blood pressure, you should:
It is important to try to modify all the risk factors for coronary artery disease that are under your control. In addition to the above actions, you should:
There is the real possibility that you can cure your high blood pressure just with lifestyle changes, and won't require blood pressure medicines.
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Created: 4/27/2004 |
Last Modified: 8/21/2006
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