nearly half of adults in this country have high blood pressure — and many don’t even know it. But high blood pressure quietly damages blood vessels and leads to health problems like heart attack and stroke, often without obvious symptoms. That’s why it’s called the “silent killer.”

Here at the American Heart Association, we know that prevention education saves lives.That's why we've created the “How to Manage Blood Pressure” guide to help you understand your readings along with lifestyle tips you can use today to help you reduce and manage your risks.