Is high blood pressure a silent killer?

The American Heart Association explains why high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is called the "silent killer," and how to monitor your blood pressure. read more

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a dangerous condition that affects approximately 30 percent of Americans, causing up to 60,000 deaths per year. High blood pressure is often called “the silent killer” because it typically has no symptoms until after it has done significant damage to the heart and arteries. read more

Test your knowledge of high blood pressure, aka the silent killer, with our quiz. read more

The American Heart Association explains why high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is called the"silent killer," and how to monitor your blood pressure. read more