More and more Irish people are being diagnosed with high blood pressure.
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Today is World Hypertension Day – the medical term for the condition – and figures released to coincide with the day show that 24 per cent of people have been diagnosed with the condition.
Symptoms for high blood pressure are generally silent so people are being urged to have it checked even if they feel well.
Dr. Eamon Dolan is a stroke physician – and says the condition can be very dangerous.
