Hypertension Self-Monitoring and Lifestyle Interventions: Evidence-Based Blood Pressure Control for Prevention
Hypertension, commonly described as persistently elevated arterial blood pressure, is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and stroke. It is often asymptomatic for years, which delays diagnosis until complications occur. Understanding the physiology clarifies why “checking blood pressure” is a foundational preventive step: blood pressure reflects the dynamic… Read More »