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What Is High Blood Pressure High blood pressure HBP is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems. “Blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage the body in many ways. Overview About 1 in 3 adults in the United States has HBP. HBP itself usually has no symptoms. You can have it for years without knowing it... Article added: 2008-04-29 04:17:33 Article Views Rating: 130 ![]() | |||||||||||