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SSDI & SSI Benefits |
Overview of Hypertension |
Questions about Hypertension |
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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has been called the "silent killer". It is a medical condition that comes into being when increased resistance to blood flow through small blood vessels (arterioles) forces the heart to work harder. High blood pressure, particularly when combined with diabetes and a family history of heart disease, can be life-shortening and lethal. |
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