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Could High Bp Cause Heart Stroke?
I am 49 years old, eat primarily a vegan diet, walk 3-5 days a week at least 2-3 miles, I do not smoke, drink or do drugs. My blood pressure has been high for sometime. I started to get it down but it is back up again. Today it was 185/123, then 180/109, 175/115 a little while ago it was 180/109 again. I am concerned about strokes. I know my heart is healthy and my cholesterol is 169. Should I be worried about a stroke?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hypertension is an important risk factor for Heart Attack.
Your levels are significantly high and need urgent attention for optimum control.
Please see your nearest physician at the earliest.
Your levels are significantly high and need urgent attention for optimum control.
Please see your nearest physician at the earliest.
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