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High blood pressure—also known as hypertension —is often called the “silent killer” for a reason. It quietly damages the body for years before symptoms become apparent, and by the time many people find out, serious damage to the heart and arteries may already have occurred. With millions affected globally, understanding the truth about high blood pressure and its link to heart disease is more important than ever. What is High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It is measured in two numbers: Systolic pressure (top number): Pressure during a heartbeat Diastolic pressure (bottom number): Pressure when the heart is at rest between beats A normal reading is usually around 120/80 mm Hg . High blood pressure is generally diagnosed when readings consistently exceed 130/80 mm Hg . Hypertension can damage the arteries, heart, brain, and kidneys over time, often without any noticeable symptoms. That’s...