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Can U Get High BP By Worrying ?

can u get high blood pressure by worrying ?
Thu, 17 Dec 2009
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Yes. I assume when you are worried you are stressed. Stress can cause high blood pressure (temporarily) due to your heart beating faster causing your preload and afterload to change.
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Can U Get High BP By Worrying ?

Yes. I assume when you are worried you are stressed. Stress can cause high blood pressure (temporarily) due to your heart beating faster causing your preload and afterload to change.