High blood pressure
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes. But lifestyle changes and blood pressure medicines can help you stay healthy.
What Is High Blood Pressure?
Hypertension means your blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is measured with two numbers:
•Top number (systolic): pressure when your heart beats
•Bottom number (diastolic): pressure when your heart rests
•Both numbers matter when checking your blood pressure.