Hypertension Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure is a chronic medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated.
The Silent Killer High Blood Pressure is the leading risk factor for death in the world. 1 in every 4 Canadians has hypertension
Medication Hypertension is the number one reason for taking medication with over 4 million antihypertensive medication prescriptions written every month.
Most people blood pressure reading should be less than 140/90 mmHg with readings of 135/85 mmHg at home. People with diabetes and kidney disease should be less than 130/80 mmHg.