Silent risk you shouldn't ignore

High blood pressure can be silent but deadly.

- Nicola Parker

It can be a shock to find ourselves on medication, feeling healthy but learning that our blood pressure was rising in the background like an insidious time bomb.

The greater the pressure on our blood vessels, the greater the strain on them. This strain risks pushing blood pressure higher until resolved. Managing this reduces the risk of more serious and sometimes lethal cardiac problems. Even if you feel well, regular checks are wise.