High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don't know it. You can take an easy test to see if your blood pressure is too high. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Doing so could save your life.
Your blood pressure was unusually high today. This can occur if you've missed doses of your blood pressure medicine. Or it can happen if you are taking other medicines. Learn more about how to care for yourself at home.