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Why is high blood pressure known as "the silent killer"? A. It generally shows no symptoms. B. It kills people while they sleep. C. It generally increases the risk of heart attacks. D. It kills by cutting off the airways. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D.

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Answer: A. It generally shows no symptoms.

Explanation: On Edge!!

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Answer: A. It generally shows no symptoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Often referred to as the “silent killer” because it may show no symptoms, high blood pressure puts you at an increased risk for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke, among other things

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