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Hypertension A blood pressure reading is derived from measuring the force of your blood flow against applied pressure. Generally, you should see your healthcare provider to have your blood pressure tested. The doctor measures your blood pressure using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer.

Daily aspirin therapy has prevented untold numbers of heart attacks in people at risk, including those with heart disease. But doctors have been reluctant to prescribe aspirin for people with high blood pressure and no other cardiac risk factors.