High Blood Pressure
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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Blood Pressure Calculator
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Take Control of Your Blood Pressure
Is your blood pressure in a healthy range? The best way to know is to get it checked.
Then, enter your numbers into this calculator to see which blood pressure category the reading is in.
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Let's Talk About Blood Pressure
In this free learning tool, you can learn:
- The risks of high blood pressure
- How self-monitoring can help control high blood pressure
Explore and download free information along the way.
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