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1 day ago · High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms itself. It is, however, a major risk factor for stroke, coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide.
- Usually lifestyle and genetic factors
- None
- 9.4 million / 18% (2010)
- Lifestyle changes, medications
