Blood Pressure Screening
 Be sure to have your blood pressure checked at least once a year. Most of the time, there are no symptoms—but untreated high blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease.
Blood pressure is considered high if it measures 140/90 or higher. People with prehypertension (higher than normal blood pressure) need close follow up.
If you have high blood pressure, your primary care doctor may recommend changes to your diet and exercise. And sometimes medication is necessary.
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