Hypertension
Book an appointment to talk about a high blood pressure concern or check up.
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure (also hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high.
- Nearly 50% of American adults have high blood pressure, while many don’t even know they have it
- The best way to know if you have high blood pressure it is to have your blood pressure checked regularly
High blood pressure is a “silent killer”
- Most of the time there are no obvious symptoms
- Certain physical traits and lifestyle choices can put you at a greater risk for hypertension.
- When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to your circulatory system is a significant contributing factor to heart attack, stroke,
and other health issues.
Preventing and managing High Blood Pressure
- A healthy diet and regular exercise are both vital in properly managing your blood pressure.
- With proper treatment and management, you can control your blood pressure to help you live a long and healthy life.
