High Blood Pressure & Your Kidneys

Nearly 50 million Americans have high blood pressure, but many don't even know it. The only way to find out if you hae high blood pressure is to have it checked. There are usually no signs or symptoms when your blood pressure is too high. It is important to have regular blood pressure checkups.

*High blood pressure is called a "silent killer" because you can have it for years without knowing it.
*It is a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes and chronic kidney disease.
*Controlling high blood pressure reduces the risk of these complications.
*Losing excess weight, excersising more, stopping smoking and cutting down on salt often help to control high blood pressure.

To learn more about high blood pressure and your kidneys, please call 1-800-543-6393 and request a free brochure or go to www.kidney.org.