What Causes High Blood Pressure?
Learn about the signs of high blood pressure and how to manage hypertension. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. It’s estimated that nearly half of adults have high blood pressure, and only one in four have it under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Without proper management, high blood pressure can significantly increase a patient’s risk for serious conditions, including heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. That’s why experts like Jennifer Boozer, DO, a family medicine physician at Keck Medicine of USC, who