Hypertension or high blood pressure is a health condition that can increase the risk of heart disease , stroke and death.
Blood pressure is the force of blood pressing against the walls of the arteries . When it’ s too high , it raises the heart’s workload and can cause serious damage to the arteries . Over time , uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease , stroke and kidney disease .
High blood pressure is sometimes called a silent killer because it may have no outward symptoms for years . In fact, one in five people with the condition do not know they have it. Internally , it can quietly damage the heart, lungs , blood vessels, brain and kidneys if left untreated . It is a major risk factor for strokes and heart attacks 

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