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Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. If left untreated, you are at risk of having:

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke
Heart attack
Heart enlargement
Heart failure
Peripheral vascular disease (such as lack of blood circulation in the legs, claudication, or aneurysms)
Kidney disease
Hemorrhages in the blood vessels in the eyes

Treatment of hypertension includes making lifestyle changes recommended by your healthcare provider.

The following links provide helpful information for controlling your blood pressure: