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Blood Pressure Chart
You should have your blood pressure checked often, at least every 2 years.
| Blood Pressure Level |
Category |
| Less than 120/80 mm Hg |
Normal |
| 120-139/80-89 mm Hg |
Pre-hypertension |
| 140 or higher/90 or higher mm Hg |
Hypertension (High) |
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Direct Effect
High blood pressure (hypertension) makes your heart and arteries work harder, increasing the likelihood
of damage being done to the lining of the arteries and making them more susceptible to cholesterol deposits.
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Content taken from the 2006 Wal-Mart Healthy Heart Resource Book
courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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