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1. High Blood Pressure By; Danielle Johnson

2. What is high blood preesure? High blood pressure is a common condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.

5. Diagnosis Continued Your blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher over time, your doctor will likely diagnose you with HBP. If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, a blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered HBP

6. How Is Blood Pressure Tested? A blood pressure test is easy and painless. This test is done at a doctor's office or clinic.

7. How Is Blood Pressure Tested? To prepare for the test: Don't drink coffee or smoke cigarettes for 30 minutes prior to the test. These actions may cause a short-term rise in your blood pressure. Go to the bathroom before the test. Having a full bladder can change your blood pressure reading. Sit for 5 minutes before the test. Movement can cause short-term rises in blood pressure.

8. Causes of high blood pressure

13. Resources http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/blood-pressure http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=m 4603 http://www.medicinenet.com/high_blood_pressure/article.ht