Risk Factors for Heart Disease: Blood Pressure [59ac4bc95]

What is blood pressure and how is it a risk factor for heart disease? It is the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system and is the measured by two numbers: systolic and diastolic pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease, often known as "the silent killer" if can go undiagnosed for years. Healthy lifestyle changes are the best way to lower your blood pressure.