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New high blood pressure guidelines: Top 5 things to know and do

Key takeaways from the American Heart Association’s updated blood pressure advice to protect your heart and brain health

Patrick Flanary
Contributing Writer
Published Sept. 3, 2025
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  • American Heart Association
  • Care on the Coast
  • Wilmington
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center

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  • high blood pressure
  • blood pressure
  • American Heart Association
  • Care on the Coast
  • Wilmington
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center

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