High Blood Pressure Description: High blood pressure, or hypertension , is defined in an adult as a systolic pressure of 140 millimeters of mercury, or higher, and/or a diastolic pressure of 90 millimeters of mercury, or higher. Symptoms: High blood pressure usually has no specific symptoms and no early warning signs. It's known as a "silent killer" but can be detected by a simple, quick and painless test. Number of Americans diagnosed: About 50 million Americans aged 6 and older have high blood pressure. Long-term problems/treatments: High blood pressure directly increases the risk of coronary heart disease (which leads to heart attack) and stroke. Directory List Choose an illness from the menu below: Select here Allergies Alzheimer's disease Arthritis Asthma Bipolar disorder Chronic back problems Chronic bronchitis Chronic obstructive        pulmonary disease Cirrhosis Depression Developmental disabilities Diabetes Emphysema Endometriosis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hearing impairment Heart disease Hepatitis C High blood pressure Human Immunodeficiency        Virus (HIV) Kidney disease Lou Gehrig's disease Lupus Lyme disease Migraine Multiple sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Orthopedic Impairments Osteoporosis Paralysis of the extremities Parkinson's disease Psoriasis Schizophrenia Sinusitis Stroke Thyroid condition         Previous      Next Resources High Blood Pressure High Blood Pressure -- AHA MEDLINEplus -- High Blood Pressure Home | Awareness | Patient Files | The Challenge | Your Stories | Outreach | Resources About the Program | About Fred Friendly Seminars | Our Partners | Site Map | Credits © 2001 Fred Friendly Seminars, Inc.