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Hypertension is defined as persistent systolic blood pressure above 140 mm Hg or diastolic above 90 mm Hg. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in women in the US. African Americans have the highest rates of hypertension worldwide. Blood pressure is determined by cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance. Primary hypertension, which makes up 90-95% of cases, has risk factors like sodium intake, obesity, and excess alcohol. Secondary hypertension is

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Marisol Aarons

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