Is there a difference between hypertension and high blood pressure?

An episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk

Hypertension and high blood pressure are two different terms for the same condition that can cause serious health complications. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer: It often has no symptoms, so it's important to have it measured regularly. In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains blood pressure, how to measure it, and how you can treat and prevent high blood pressure.

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