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What Is Hypertension?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2014
Question: What is hypertension
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
High blood pressure (>140/90)....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Hypertension is referred to increased blood pressure (higher than 140/90).

Specifically, for each stages:

Stage 1 : 140 - 159 / 90 - 99

Stage 2: higher than 160/100

Let me know if you need further clarifications!
Dr.Benard
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Dr. Benard Shehu

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What Is Hypertension?

Brief Answer: High blood pressure (>140/90).... Detailed Answer: Hi, Hypertension is referred to increased blood pressure (higher than 140/90). Specifically, for each stages: Stage 1 : 140 - 159 / 90 - 99 Stage 2: higher than 160/100 Let me know if you need further clarifications! Dr.Benard