Why is hypertension referred to as the "silent killer"?
Why is hypertension referred to as the "silent killer"?
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a disease of consequences, not symptoms, says Walter J. Koroshetz, MD, director of the NINDS. Here, he explains how high blood pressure affects your body and future health.
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