The Silent Killer of Your Heart

• Do you know why high blood pressure is known as the silent killer?  Because high blood pressure often has little-to-no obvious or painful symptoms and can lead to cardiovascular disease, which remains the number one killer in the United States.
• Have your blood pressure checked often at your doctor’s office or at home and understand what your numbers mean.
• Untreated high blood pressure can lead to vision loss, sexual dysfunction, heart attack, stroke, and more, threatening your quality of life and overall health. Visit MT CVH Hub to find ways to make lifestyle changes.

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Health in the 406 is regular communication by DPHHS on a variety of wellness topics designed to raise awareness of issues that impact the daily lives of Montanans.  Public health is a partnership of individuals and organizations and all Montanans have a role so they can improve their health and enhance their quality of life for themselves and loved ones. This health message is brought to you by the DPHHS, Public Health and Safety Division.