Other Names for High Blood Pressure

General

• HBP
  
• Hypertension
  
• HTN
  

Caused by Another Condition

• Secondary hypertension
  
• Other
  
• Essential hypertension
  
• Primary hypertension
  
• Idiopathic hypertension
  

Key Points

• Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg.
  
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure is dangerous and can lead to stroke, heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure, and blindness.
  
• You have prehypertension if your top (systolic) number is usually between 120 and 139, or your bottom (diastolic) number is usually between 80 and 89.
  
• You have high blood pressure if your top (systolic) blood pressure number is usually 140 or higher, or your bottom (diastolic) number is usually 90 or higher. Both numbers are important.
  
• If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, you have high blood pressure if your top number is usually 130 or higher, or your bottom number is usually 80 or higher.
  
• Over half of all Americans aged 60 and over have high blood pressure.
  
• African Americans are more likely to have high blood pressure than Caucasians.
  
• High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it usually has no signs or symptoms.
  
• Having your blood pressure checked is quick and easy.
  
• You can control your high blood pressure through healthy lifestyle habits and taking medicines, if needed.
  
• It is important to keep track of your blood pressure and keep it under control.
  
• You can help prevent high blood pressure by choosing a healthy way of life.
  
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