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If you can't remember the last time you had your blood pressure checked, make an appointment with your health care provider. You can have high blood pressure for years without a single symptom. Generally, ask your provider for a blood pressure reading at least every two years starting at age 18. If you're age 40 or older, or you're age 18-39 with a high risk of high blood pressure, ask your provider for a blood pressure reading every year. You may need more-frequent readings if you have high blood pressure or other risk factors for heart disease.
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