High Blood Pressure





He personifies high blood pressure – obnoxious, something you want to avoid. If he showed up at your dinner party without an invitation, would you know how to get rid of him? Watch our animation and learn to be an HBP escapee.



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Learn how how your blood pressure affects your risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney disease.  Find out how lifestyle changes can reduce your risk.




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This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 11/12/2009.

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