Blood Pressure: Know Your Numbers

High blood pressure is common, and many people do not feel anything when their numbers are high. That is why checking your blood pressure is one of the simplest ways to understand your health risk.

Your doctor can help interpret your readings and decide whether lifestyle changes, monitoring, or medication may be needed. If you monitor at home, bring those readings to your appointment.

Seek urgent medical help for symptoms such as chest pain, trouble breathing, weakness on one side, confusion, severe headache, or sudden vision or speech changes.