Hypertension is a silent killer and in the United States 20% of the adult population is walking around with high blood pressure unaware. Hypertension is when the amount of pressure against the walls of the blood vessels is too high. If the pressure remains to high over time this can lead to other undesired health challenges like heart disease and stroke. Tonight, “MY” goal with this episode is to gain your buy-in. Gaining your buy-in will result in you getting your blood pressure reading today after listening to this episode but if not today then surely within the next few days you will make this act of self-care a “must do” on your to do list this week. And while you’re at it encourage a friend to do the same. Then monitor your readings over the next few weeks to establish what your normal reading is and should you discover you have hypertension seek medical attention immediately! Don’t forget to subscribe, review and share wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. Next week I’ll be taking about strokes. Turn on your notification for when @Arealnursepodcast is dropping gems on IG. Until next time stay safe!