10 important things to know about the new Blood Pressure guidelines

Often dubbed as the ‘silent killer’, high blood pressure or hypertension is a deadly condition that can damage the heart, brain, kidneys, and arteries, with little or no warning. Seeing the urgency and the rising cases of hypertension, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have released new guidelines explaining the important things about Blood pressure and how it should be tackled.
It is imperative to understand these guidelines to know the proper connection between hypertension and issues such as cognitive decline, stroke, and other medical complications. Here are the top 10 essentials everyone should be aware of