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Diagnosis & tests

Diagnosing hypertension is important. Learn how the test is done.

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Diagnosing high blood pressure

High blood pressure is often called a ’silent disease’ because you usually don't know you have it; there may be no outward symptoms or signs, so monitoring your blood pressure is critical.

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