Introduction

Approximately 10 – 15 % of the population has a high blood pressure – but only half of them knows. Most people cannot feel that their blood pressure is too high, which is unfortunate. If you have a too high blood pressure, you have a risk – in a couple of years – to get a blood clot in the hart or brain followed by death or disability.

The high blood pressure is not the only problem. Many other aspects – including your life style – has significant impact on if you get a blood clot in the brain or heart. It has shown that many people with too high blood pressure has also an unhealthy way of living.

Further reading on Is my Blood Pressure too High?