1. Factors that effect hypertention
Blood pressure is at its highest when the ventricles contract (systolic pressure). ... High blood pressure is also called hypertension. ... There is no specific cause of high blood pressure, but there are several contributing factors. ... Smoking is not a major factor in high blood pressure and only raises blood pressure slightly. ... Diseases of the kidneys can also cause high blood pressure. ...
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