Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension

The American Heart Association considers high blood pressure a “silent killer” because it doesn’t have any obvious signs or symptoms. The best way you can protect yourself is by being aware of your risks for high blood pressure and making changes that are good for your health.[2] In most cases, high blood pressure – also called “hypertension” – develops slowly over time. Left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can damage your organs and lead to the following health problems:[3]

• Vision loss

• Sexual dysfunction

• Angina (chest pain)

• Peripheral artery disease

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Heart Failure

• Kidney disease/failure