Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) - Veterans Affairs

If blood pressure is too high, it may damage the walls of the arteries. This may cause buildup of fats and cholesterol. It may clog your arteries and cause them to harden. What do the numbers mean? Blood pressure is measured by two numbers. The top number is . systolic. pressure (when the heart beats). The bottom number is . diastolic. pressure (when the heart rests between beats). While the ... ................
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