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Categories: Heart News, Scientific Advisories, Statements, Guidelines, COVID-19
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Published: August 21, 2023

COVID-19 may trigger new-onset high blood pressure

A new study in the journal Hypertension finds SARS-CoV-2 infection is significantly associated with the development of high blood pressure in adults with preexisting heart conditions or those who were older, Black or male
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