The Ups and Downs of Blood Pressure

It is often referred to as a “silent killer” because there are no outright obvious symptoms. But high blood pressure can have serious effects, damaging the arteries, heart, and other organs. In fact, hypertension, a form of high blood pressure, is the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the United States, affecting one in three adults.

It is estimated that 43 million Americans suffer with high blood pressure, and less than 10 million are successfully managing it. Ma…