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Understanding high blood pressure

The films in this section are about the definition of high blood pressure, or hypertension, and its causes. It also looks at the effects of high blood pressure, lifestyle changes that can be made to improve health and the treatments available.

Definition of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure

Understanding high blood pressure: part 1 of 7

Causes of high blood pressure

Understanding high blood pressure: part 2 of 7

Further causes of high blood pressure

Understanding high blood pressure: part 3 of 7

How high blood pressure can cause heart attacks and strokes

Understanding high blood pressure: part 4 of 7

Calculating the risk of cardiovascular disease

Understanding high blood pressure: part 5 of 7

Treatment of cardiovascular disease

Understanding high blood pressure: part 6 of 7

Conclusion: Heart attacks and strokes are preventable

Understanding high blood pressure: part 7 of 7

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