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Let’s Talk About Blood Pressure

| Topic: High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer

- Topic: High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
- The Silent Killer . 1 of 5
- High Blood Pressure Survivor Story: Alyson . 2 of 5
- What About Black Adults and High Blood Pressure? . 3 of 5
- Check It . 4 of 5
- Get the Word Out . 5 of 5
- Topic: Am I at Risk for High Blood Pressure?
- Risk Factors for High Blood Pressure . 1 of 5
- Know Your Numbers . 2 of 5
- Blood Pressure Categories . 3 of 5
- Blood Pressure Readings . 4 of 5
- Consequences of High Blood Pressure—Spread the Word! . 5 of 5
- Topic: Talking About High Blood Pressure
- Spreading the Word . 1 of 5
- Making Healthy Behavior Changes Happen . 2 of 5
- Motivational Tips for Hard Conversations . 3 of 5
- Talking With a Friend . 4 of 5
- High Blood Pressure Intervention . 5 of 5
- Topic: How Can I Lower My Blood Pressure?
- You Can Manage Your High Blood Pressure . 1 of 8
- Quick Quiz . 2 of 8
- Make Lifestyle Changes That Matter . 3 of 8
- A Visit With Your Health Care Professional . 4 of 8
- Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home . 5 of 8
- Self-Monitoring Tips . 6 of 8
- Preparing for Your Blood Pressure Visit . 7 of 8
- Your Medications . 8 of 8
- Other Modules in This Series
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- Let’s Talk About Diabetes, Heart Disease, & Stroke
- Let’s Talk About LDL Cholesterol

The Silent Killer

Known as the silent killer, high blood pressure typically has no symptoms but can lead to heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.

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Source: High blood pressure: Why doctors call it the 'silent killer'

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