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6. Heart Attack
A more serious type of heart condition that can be caused by high blood pressure is a heart attack. It happens when the flow of blood has been stopped enough to prevent the heart from working altogether. It is a very serious condition and it will present a real and immediate threat to the patient’s life.
Heart attacks tend to come on suddenly with little, if any, warning that something is wrong. This is one reason why it is a good idea to get regular check-ups, including having your blood pressure taken. Detecting a high blood pressure means the condition can be treated, thus reducing the likelihood of a heart attack occurring.
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