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A kidney (left) and a cross-section of a heart (right) that were affected by hypertension. The heart shows signs of advanced atherosclerosis, one possible complication arising from hypertension. [Photograph by Dr. E. Walker. Photo Researchers, Inc. Reproduced by permission.]

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Hypertension What Is Hypertension? Types of Hypertension Causes of Hypertension Diet and Hypertension The DASH Eating Plan Pharmacological Treatment of Hypertension Lifestyle Treatment of Hypertension Bibliography Internet Resources

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