Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

Chapter 4: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms Understanding the Warning Signs Before It’s Too Late High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—earned the nickname “The Silent Killer” for a reason. In most cases, it causes no obvious symptoms until it has already...
The Dangers of Hypertension

The Dangers of Hypertension

Chapter 3: The Dangers of Hypertension High blood pressure—commonly known as hypertension—may seem like a manageable or even trivial condition to some, especially since it often has no obvious symptoms. But make no mistake: hypertension is a major threat to your...
What Causes High Blood Pressure?

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Chapter 2: What Causes High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, or hypertension, develops due to a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. While some individuals may be more genetically predisposed to hypertension, others develop it due to...
What is Blood Pressure?

What is Blood Pressure?

Chapter 1: What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is one of the most fundamental indicators of health. It reflects how hard the heart is working to pump blood through the circulatory system and how much resistance the blood encounters as it flows through the arteries....