Learn Why High Blood Pressure Matters

Did you know that 1 in 3 in three adults have Hypertension in the United States? That is a scary statistic. And the thing that is even scarier is that many people who do are unaware of it, which is why it is referred to as the “silent killer.” If you don’t gain control of your blood pressure it can seriously injure or even kill you. The following conditions can occur over time when blood pressure is left untreated:

1) Damage to your heart and coronary arteries

2) Stroke

3) Kidney Damage

4) Vision Loss

5) Erectile Dysfunction

6) Memory Loss

7) Fluid in the lungs

Angina

And like I said, Hypertension is a symptomless disease except in the most extreme cases. When BP readings rise to 180 or above for the systolic (top) number or above 110 for the diastolic (bottom) number you should call for medical treatment right away. People with blood pressures above 140/90 often become patients treated for serious cardiovascular problems. Other factors that increase your risk of Hypertension include:

1) Age

2) Heredity

3) Gender

4) Overweight or Obesity

5) Smoking

6) High Cholesterol

7) Diabetes

Physical Inactivity

It is so important that we all maintain control of our blood pressure. Please make sure you get your annual checkups and lead a healthy lifestyle in order to keep your blood pressure levels within an acceptable range. I hope this article helped you understand how high blood pressure can affect you over time.

Ron Cheli is the owner of CardioCareStore.com. He enjoys leading a healthy lifestyle which includes exercising regularly and eating healthy. Ron began his career as a Buyer in the retail industry and worked his way up to a General Manager and Regional Operations Manager at two of the largest transportation companies in the world. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management and an MBA.