subject: Learn Why High Blood Pressure Matters [print this page] Did you know that 1 in 3 in three adults have High Blood Pressure 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 dont 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
8) Angina
And like I said, high blood pressure 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 high blood pressure include:
1) Age
2) Heredity
3) Gender
4) Overweight or Obesity
5) Smoking
6) High Cholesterol
7) Diabetes
8) 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.
