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Cardiovascular disease is a group of conditions that cause problems with your heart and blood vessels. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. They lead to a combined 17.9 million deaths per year.
Hypertension — aka high blood pressure — occurs when the heart generates too much pressure in the blood vessels. It affects half of American adults, but it often has no symptoms. Untreated hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack, and heart disease, so it’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly.