over time put extra strain on the vessels that feed the brain. Studies tracking people over many years have found that the longer someone lives with uncontrolled high blood pressure, the greater the added risk. A home monitor showing numbers in the 150s over 90s, like the one pictured with this article, is a signal worth discussing with a doctor rather than brushing aside.
Use the FAST Test to Spot the Most Common Warning Signs
The American Stroke Association promotes a simple four-step check called FAST because it works even
