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Hypertension - FAQ
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How often do we need to be tested for hypertension?
The older a person gets, the more regularly hypertension should be tested for. Once someone is over the age of 65, annual testing is recommended.
Is it OK to become pregnant if I have hypertension?
Hypertension increases the risk of a condition known as preeclampsia, which is usually characterised by elevated blood pressure and retention of water and salt.
When is blood pressure too low and what can one do about it?
There seems to be much controversy as to whether this condition in fact exists.
Is high blood pressure bad?
Like many important questions, this doesn’t have a short answer: blood pressure is essential to your survival.
Must I really stop smoking if I have hypertension?
Put it this way: in the USA, the number of deaths caused by smoking is the equivalent of a fully loaded 747 crashing and killing everyone on board each day.
What do the numbers mean?
When your doctor mumbles 120 over 80, or 160 over 100, what does it mean?
Who is at risk for hypertension?
Are you at risk for this silent disease?
Why worry about hypertension?
Hypertension is one of the leading causes of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and premature death.
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