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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - A Silent Killer!
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - A Silent Killer!
All about blood pressure, heart attack and stroke and their relationship to Metabolic Syndrome!
Created byPreeti Syal
Last updated 8/2025
English
What you'll learn
- What is Blood Pressure, Heart rate, Pulse?
- Hypertension (High BP)- Underlying causes, risk factors and symptoms
- Hypotension (Low BP)- Underlying causes, risk factors and symptoms
- Health risks of uncontrolled Hypertension (high blood pressure)!
- Signs of a Heart Attack
- Signs of a Stroke
- Myths and facts about Blood Pressure!
- What is Metabolic Syndrome and how is it linked to heart health, especially blood pressure?
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Course content
9 sections • 11 lectures • 1h 21m total length
Requirements
- No prerequisites! Just a desire to live a healthy life and age gracefully.
Description
High Blood Pressure is often called the “Silent Killer” because it develops gradually and usually has no clear symptoms—yet it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions. Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, but only 1 in 4 manages it effectively. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide, making prevention and education more important than ever.
This course is the first in a series on Blood Pressure and Heart Health, designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to take control of your well-being. You’ll learn the science behind blood pressure, how it affects your heart and circulatory system, and why early awareness is key to prevention.
What you’ll learn:
The basics of blood pressure and cardiovascular health.
Why high blood pressure is called the silent killer.
How genetics, lifestyle, diet, and stress contribute to hypertension.
The connection between high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
Early warning signs and symptoms to watch for.
Practical lifestyle changes—diet, exercise, stress management—for prevention.
The importance of an integrative approach combining lifestyle, nutrition, and medical care.
Why knowledge is power when it comes to protecting your heart.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear understanding of how high blood pressure develops, the risks it carries, and the steps you can take to prevent complications. Whether you have a family history of heart disease, have been diagnosed with hypertension, or simply want to protect your long-term health, this course will give you the essential knowledge for heart-healthy living.
Who this course is for:
- This course for anyone who wants to educate themselves on Heart health.
- Any one who wants answers to all the questions that come to our mind when we hear the word blood pressure, heart attack or stroke!
- Anyone who would like to follow the path of Prevention!
- Anyone who is taking care of a family member or a friend diagnosed with High Blood Pressure!
- We all know, that to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease, we need to adopt a healthy diet and get regular exercise. Prevention is always better than cure. Get all the knowledge you need on blood pressure, heart attack and stroke! Being able to recognize the risk factors and symptoms of hypertension, heart attack and stroke can help people get prompt medical attention and potentially save lives!