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The Harmon Diabetes Center’s main location is on the campus of Research Medical Center at 2188 East Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone: 816-276-9410
Fax: 816-523-3693
A satellite office is located on the campus of Menorah Medical Center, Building II at 12140 Nall, Overland Park, KS 66209
Map: Meyer Blvd. location
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Hypertension
What is hypertension?
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries (blood vessels), which carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is dangerous because it makes the heart work harder to pump blood to the body and it contributes to hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis and the development of heart failure.
What is "Normal" Blood Pressure?
There are several categories of blood pressure, including:
| Normal |
Less than 120/80 |
| Prehypertension |
120-139/80-89 |
| Stage 1 hypertension |
140-159/90-99 |
| Stage 2 hypertension |
160 and above/100 and above |
Source: WebMD
Additional Hypertension Informational Links:
http://www.ash-us.org/
http://www.medicinenet.com/high_blood_pressure/article.htm
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