How much do you know about blood pressure? Why there are two numbers in blood pressure? Detection of hypertension Hypertension usually has no conscious symptoms, but it can cause damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and other organs of the patient, resulting in stroke or myocardial infarction, or even death, so it is commonly known as the “silent killer”. The following are the susceptible groups of hypertension: only by detecting hypertension, early prevention and treatment can we protect the target organs of the heart, brain and kidney and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular events. 1. The susceptible groups are generally required to measure their blood pressure once every six months; 2. Promote self-measurement of blood pressure at home; 3. Take advantage of various opportunistic screenings to measure blood pressure. Measurement of Blood Pressure How high is blood pressure considered hypertension Unit: millimeter of mercury (mmHg) Risk Factors for Hypertension Preventing Hypertension and Staying Away from Risk Factors