What Is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels is consistently too high. High blood pressure is also called hypertension.
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Learn How to Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home

It is important to know how to check your blood pressure correctly. This is especially true if your health care professional has recommended you regularly monitor your blood pressure.

Let's Talk About Blood Pressure

In this free , you can learn:

  • The risks of high blood pressure
  • How self-monitoring can help control high blood pressure

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