Why is it Important to Track Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is a very powerful risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Blood pressure tends to creep up. On average, we increase our blood pressure one point every year so as a result, hypertension is very common even in someone who’s had normal blood pressure throughout their life. Video hosted by Jay Johnson, MD, Cardiologist, Heart Failure Program Director, Dominican Hospital. https://www.dignityhealth.org/bayarea...