Published on Apr 24, 2019 - 1 min read
Abstract
This article describes common issues that may cause an increase in blood pressure in patients already taking medicines.
Most hypertensive people worry about their blood pressure not being controlled, and they visit the emergency room and clinic again and again. The reasons for uncontrolled hypertension are:
Remember, only pills cannot control blood pressure when there is no family support, when one is not self-conscious, and when one does not have the knowledge about this condition.
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