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BLOOD PRESSURE > Blood pressure BASICS >
what you need to know about high blood pressure
how does hypertension affect my heart?
If left untreated, hypertension begins to affect certain organs in the body. There is usually an onset of symptoms related to the specific area under stress. The following symptoms may indicate that ongoing high blood pressure has affected the heart:
- chest pain (often mid-chest)
- dizzy spells
- heart palpitations
- shortness of breath while lying down or at rest
High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, both leading causes of death in the United States.
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