In this article, we look at the causes of high blood pressure and how to treat it. We also explain the blood pressure measurements that health authorities consider to be typical or too... High blood pressure generally does not produce symptoms until an underlying medical condition in a person arises (heart attack, chest pain, stroke). However, some people do experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and shortness of breath. Blood pressure higher than 180/120 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive emergency or crisis. Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers. Untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems. High blood pressure , or hypertension, occurs when the force of blood pushing through your vessels is consistently too high.
