Managing Your Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
October 14th, 2024
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, often does not show any symptoms, which is why it is sometimes referred to as “the silent killer.” Many people discover they have high blood pressure during their annual visit with their health care provider. Interventional Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Wendy Carey, APN explains common risk factors for high blood pressure, how to manage it, and why it is important to routinely check your blood pressure. She discusses the importance of knowing your blood pressure numbers and future health issues or long-term side effects that unmanaged high blood pressure can lead to on the Hurley in the Morning radio show.