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Heart Health

Ask Dr. Adam: My Doctor Says My Blood Pressure is High, But What Do Those Numbers Really Mean?

Dr. Adam Rosenbluth explains the meaning of your systolic and diastolic blood pressure numbers and why knowing those numbers is so important to your overall health. Constant high blood pressure can negatively impact your body, and he emphasizes the importance of consulting a health care provider for treatment.

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