High Blood Pressure

Vital Signs: Preventing Stroke Deaths
About 80% of strokes are preventable. Yet new data shows that after decades of decline, progress has slowed in preventing stroke deaths in 3 out of 4 U.S. states. Learn what health care systems, health professionals, and everyone can do to prevent strokes and stroke death.

Video: Tips for Taking Blood Pressure Medicines As Directed
High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the leading causes of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and death in the United States. One major cause of poor blood pressure control is not taking medications at the right time and in the right amount. Learn the steps you can take to help you or your loved ones.

CDC Announces 2015 Million Hearts^® Hypertension Control Champions
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke. Many health care providers, practices, and systems across the nation are focusing on controlling blood pressure. Million Hearts^® has recognized 18 Champions who achieved blood pressure control for at least 70% of their adult patients with hypertension. Find out if there is a Champion near you!

African American Heart Disease and Stroke Fact Sheet
People of all ages, genders, and ethnicities are at risk for heart disease and stroke. However, certain populations, including African Americans, are at higher risk than others. The good news is you can beat these conditions. When it comes to reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke, the decisions you make every day—and can control—play a big role.

Vital Signs: Preventable Deaths from Heart Disease and Stroke
Nearly 1 in 3 deaths in the U.S. each year is caused by heart disease and stroke. At least 200,000 of these deaths could have been prevented through changes in health habits, such as stopping smoking, more physical activity, and less salt in the diet; community changes to create healthier living spaces, such as smoke-free areas and safe places to exercise; and managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

When it Comes to Blood Pressure, Make Control Your Goal
Have you talked about a goal for your blood pressure with your health care provider? If not, consider doing so at your next visit. One in three American adults has high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Learn how to make control your goal.

Make Control Your Goal Infographic
Did you know that 67 million American adults have high blood pressure? That’s 1 in every 3 American adults, and only about half of these individuals have their condition under control. This infographic can help you make blood pressure control your goal, every day.

Million Hearts® Action Guide: Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring [PDF-1M]
Clinicians, public health practitioners, health care systems, and individuals can improve blood pressure control and health outcomes for patients with high blood pressure. Self-measured blood pressuring monitoring is one strategy to reach those objectives.