In fact, if you have found out about your high blood pressure, you are one step ahead of many Americans.
Millions don t know they have high blood pressure.
People may not find out they have it until they have trouble with their heart, brain, or kidney. Blood vessels in the kidney to narrow, which may cause kidney failure. In fact, high blood pressure plays a role in about 700,000 deaths a year from stroke, and heart and kidney disease. The illnesses brought on by uncontrolled high blood pressure cost Americans billions of dollars each year. It s easier and wiser to treat your high blood pressure right from the start.