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Please read: This guide is general education, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose or treat anything. Numbers and thresholds below come from the sources listed at the end and can change as guidelines are updated. Decisions about tests, medicines and supplements belong with your own clinician, who knows your history. This page contains no…
Quick answer: Under the 2017 ACC/AHA guideline: normal is under 120/80; elevated is 120 to 129 and under 80; stage 1 is 130 to 139 or 80 to 89; stage 2 is 140/90 or higher. Above 180 and/or above 120 is a hypertensive crisis: recheck after five minutes, and call emergency services if you have…
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Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. This article is for general information and isn’t a substitute for personalized medical advice. Quick answer: Hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid gland…
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