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Published: April 19, 2021

Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase risk of high blood pressure

Hypertension Journal Report
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Blood Pressure Chart 2025

Blood Pressure Categories Infographic describing the corresponding blood pressure readings between normal and hypertensive crisis. 

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Blood Pressure Chart 2025

Blood Pressure Categories Infographic describing the corresponding blood pressure readings between normal and hypertensive crisis. 

Transcript (doc) | Link to graphic and information - heart.org/hbp

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