Hypertension
means
high blood pressure.

If you have it, you're not alone. About half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and many are working to get it under control.

Hypertension Causes Serious Harm

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can harm many different parts of your body, including your heart, your brain, your kidneys, your eyes, and more. The good news is you can prevent further damage by getting your blood pressure under control.

Learn more about the risks

Control Changes Everything

By keeping your blood pressure below 130 over 80, you can reduce your risk of serious health problems, like heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, and even dementia.

Get the facts about control

Make Your Control Plan

Controlling your blood pressure now can help you stay healthy for years to come. To get there, you’ll need a control plan that fits your life.

Find out how a control plan can help you

The Complete Control Plan

A blood pressure control plan covers everything you need to get your blood pressure under control and keep it there. For most people, a complete plan has 3 parts:

Measurement

Tracking your blood pressure numbers over time and sharing them with a health care professional.

Healthy lifestyle

Taking healthy steps like getting plenty of activity, cutting back on salt, and managing stress.

Treatment

Taking medicines to lower your blood pressure as prescribed.

Start Building Your Control Plan

Use our interactive tool to start making your blood pressure control plan and get ready for your next appointment with a health care professional.