What is High Blood Pressure or Hypertension?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is diagnosed when the blood pressure is consistently higher than normal. Although blood pressure changes during activity and rest, blood pressure that is consistently higher than normal may indicate that you have high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure can lead to other health problems such as heart disease, heart attack, stroke and other conditions.
High blood pressure is a common diagnosis – nearly 50% of adults in the United States have been diagnosed with hypertension (systolic blood pressure above 130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg) or are taking medication for hypertension.
Signs and Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Few people have any signs or symptoms with high blood pressure. It can silently cause damage to your heart, brain, kidneys, blood vessels if not treated. Because of this, high blood pressure is often called a “silent killer.”
In some rare cases, people may have headaches, nosebleeds or feel dizzy.
Source – Center for Disease Control and Prevention Facts About Hypertension | cdc.gov
Last accessed: 9/5/2023
50%
Nearly ½ of adults in the US have high blood pressure
Only 1 in 4 adults with high blood pressure have their condition under control
More men (50%) have high blood pressure than women (44%)
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