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Any Elevation in Blood Pressure May Significantly Increase Risk of Stroke

According to a report from Time Healthland, even slightly elevated blood pressure may significantly increase the risk of stroke. If you have suffered complications from a stroke or any other severe health condition, you may be out of work for a period of time, which could entitle you to long-term disability benefits.

Using past research, a new review suggests that even those with prehypertension (slightly elevated blood pressure) have a 55% increased risk of a stroke, when compared to those with a normal blood pressure.

Most of the focus in the past has been placed on the consequences of hypertension (when the blood pressure is 140 mm Hg or higher and diastolic pressure is 90 mm Hg or higher), which includes heart disease and stroke.

However, there are health consequences for those individuals with any type of elevated blood pressure. Prehypertension is diagnosed when the systolic pressure is between 120 and 139, and the diastolic pressure is between 80 and 89.

When you have questions concerning your eligibility for long-term disability benefits, then you may need help from experienced legal counsel. A Broward County long-term disability lawyer can assist you with every aspect of your case, whether it's the initial filing of your application or appealing a claim that has been denied.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don't make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

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