Hypertension is sometimes called a “silent killer,” and is feared by many. According to the 2017 American Heart Association guidelines, when blood pressure is measured during a tranquil, unagitated state and reads high more than three times within two consecutive weeks, one is considered to be suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension).
Once diagnosed, simply lowering the blood pressure is not the only goal. What is equally important is to find the cause of it. When the cause is resolved, the “silent killer” will instead become your “assistant” to alert you to the state of your health.
