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Health Issues Associated with Hypertension
The causes of high blood pressure may be open to debate, but the effects of hypertension are well known. Hypertension can place an enormous strain on the heart, causing many forms of heart disease and heart attacks. Hypertension sufferers often have high levels of cholesterol. High blood pressure damages the artery walls, making it easier for cholesterol to build up and further increasing the chances for cardiovascular disease. Patients who have previous heart conditions will find that hypertension makes the existing condition worse.

Hypertension and Diabetes
Diabetes sufferers are another group who should monitor their blood pressure carefully. The chances of heart disease, strokes or kidney disease are increased significantly for diabetics with hypertension. Dietary controls are often used in the treatment of both diseases.

Prompt intervention is required to control blood pressure in these circumstances, often by both medication and by the elimination of possible contributors to the hypertension. Diabetes and hypertension are both conditions that can cause testosterone deficiency... continued
 
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Hypertension Causes
Hypertension can lead to blood clots, heart attack and stroke. Smoking, obesity and genetic factors are all causes of high blood pressure.

Stress Management
Continual stress can raise your blood pressure. Identifying your stressors and exercising are both effective stress management techniques.

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