It’s high blood pressure, and it affects nearly half of adults living in the high desert. When left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, organ failure, dementia— even death.
The good news?
High blood pressure can be managed. And it starts with knowing your blood pressure numbers.
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