Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Excessive pressure of blood against the walls of arteries Ruptured arteries to the heart can result in a Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) Ruptured arteries to the brain can cause a cerebral hemorrhage (Stroke) 41% of Americans age 20-74 are Hypertensive 16% of Americans age 20-24 are Hypertensive Most don't know it because it occurs without S/S.
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