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High
Blood Pressure
What Is High Blood Pressure?
Over time, high blood pressure can cause
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your heart to work too hard and become larger or
weaker, which can lead to heart failure.
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small bulges (aneurysms) to worsen in your blood
vessels. Common locations for aneurysms are the aorta, which is the
main artery from the heart; the arteries in your brain, legs, and
intestines; and the artery leading to your spleen.
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blood vessels in your kidneys to narrow, which can
cause kidney failure.
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blood vessels in your eyes to burst or bleed,
which can cause vision changes and can result in blindness.
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arteries throughout your body to "harden" faster,
especially those in your heart, brain, kidneys, and legs. This can
cause a heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.
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