A throbbing sensation that can be difficult to ignore

First number of blood pressure

Medications that treat high blood pressure

"Wow, my vision is weird today"

Second number of blood pressure

You should do this at home prior to taking anti-hypertensives

The feeling that your heart is going to beat out of your chest

Also known as the "silent killer"

How often someone should take their anti-hypertensives

Trouble breathing

Repeated high blood pressure readings shown at clinic visits will require your doctor to do this

This should not be skipped and it should be taken as prescribed by your doctor