Jessamyn Doniger

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your artery walls. High blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension, means the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be. Hypertension can develop over many years without showing any signs or symptoms; however, throughout this time, damage is being done to your overall health. Thus giving this condition the nickname “silent killer.” Hypertension can be identified as primary (without a known cause) or secondary (having an underlying condition as its cause).

Hypertension increases the workload of your heart and blood vessels. Over time, this workload leads to the damage of your artery walls. In turn, LDL (bad) cholesterol forms plaque along these damaged walls. Plaque build-up is a condition known as atherosclerosis. As plaque accumulates, the narrower the insides of the arteries become, leading to not only higher blood pressure, but signifies the beginning of a cycle that will further damage your heart and the rest of your body.

Although the exact cause is unknown, certain conditions, traits or habits may raise your risk for the condition. These are known as risk factors and include:

Non-modifiable risk factors: These factors are irreversible and cannot be changed. The more of these risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing HBP.

Modifiable risk factors: These factors can be modified, treated or controlled through medications or lifestyle changes.

Other conditions that contribute to developing high blood pressure

Most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms. However, once blood pressure reaches a certain level, symptoms begin to show:

*Anybody who experiences these symptoms should see their doctor immediately.

The best way to diagnose HBP is to have it measured. A blood pressure reading, given in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), has two numbers.

Blood pressure measurements fall into four general categories. The American Heart Association’s guidelines are as follow:

*If you have an electronic blood pressure machine and would like to measure your blood pressure at home, please follow The American Heart Association’s guidelines:

Treatment for HBP depends on its severity and associated risks of developing other diseases. Treatment options include:

Lifestyle changes

Medications

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