Complications
... If you have high blood pressure, you need to control it. Over time excessive force on your artery walls can seriously damage many of your body''s vital organs. The higher your blood pressure or the lo...

Treatment
... The goal of treatment is to prevent health complications that may occur as a result of high blood pressure. Your doctor also may suggest steps to control disorders such as diabetes and high blood chol...

Self-care
... The best strategy for controlling and preventing high blood pressure is to begin with lifestyle changes. This is true even if you''re taking medication to reduce high blood pressure. You may require h...