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 maintained normal blood pressure throughout their life. To learn more about our cardiac services please call (916) 453-4768 or click here to search our directory of cardiologists: https://www.dignityhealth.org/ourdoct...