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Blood pressure screening
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Hypertension Canada recommends that all adults get their blood pressure tested when they visit the doctor. How often your blood pressure needs to be checked will be determined by your doctor based on your blood pressure and risk for heart disease.
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hypertension, blood pressure test, automated , monitor , device , home
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Rated on: 4/1/2015 1:37:12 PM
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