High Blood Pressure: A Silent Killer
Are you about to become a victim of a silent killer? How would you know if you were on its hit list? Most often, high blood pressure (hypertension) has no symptoms. It attacks people of all ages and backgrounds. This common criminal strikes without warning. And it may leave death and destruction in its path. Its calling card? Stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, blindness, and more. But you can stop this silent killer–if you catch it in time.
Confront the Killer
Don't become high blood pressure's next victim. Confront the killer and stop it in its tracks. Start by learning the facts about blood pressure and how it becomes high. Then check your blood pressure as often as your doctor suggests. Spring into action if your blood pressure is too high.
Learn the Facts
You need blood pressure to live. But high blood pressure increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and blindness. Learn how to lower your risk.
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Check Your Pressure
If your blood pressure is high, you may be under attack by this silent killer and not even know it. So get your pressure checked. It's easy, painless, and quick!
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Follow Your Plan
You can control high blood pressure if you have a plan. All it takes is regular health checkups, simple changes in what you eat, exercise, and, sometimes, medication.
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