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High Blood Pressure - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

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It is important to have regular blood pressure readings taken and to know your numbers, because high blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms until it has caused serious problems.

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Undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to serious health problems:

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Watch this video to learn more about why high blood pressure is such a problem.

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High blood pressure in pregnancy can raise the risk of later heart and blood vessel problems for both the mother and her child.

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Source Agency: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Captured Date: 2018-05-11 16:30:00.0
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