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Increased Systolic Pressure |
caused by emotions, heart block and loose aorta |
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Increased Diastolic Pressure |
Caused by hypertension, renal diseases, toxaemia of pregnancy |
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Hypertension |
Caused by narrowing of arterioles. Can lead to renal failure, cardiac failure and CVA |
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Hypotension |
Decrease in BP which can lead to fainting and even stroke |
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Dysrhythmia |
Caused by abnormal cardiac rythym |
