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"Stage 1 Hypertension"

By Craig Weber, M.D., About.com

Updated: November 13, 2006

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Definition: A minimum blood pressure value of 140/90. Stage 1 Hypertension is an early form of high blood pressure, and may require treatment with medicine, together with frequent monitoring, in order to avoid progression to Stage 2 Hypertension.

Also Known As: High Blood Pressure, Mild High Blood Pressure

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