This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be a silent killer. It generally presents with no symptoms and can often only be caught early with a blood pressure cuff and a physician's watchful eye.
However, stress and nerves can heighten your blood pressure temporarily. So, how do you know when to go on medications after one high reading? Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D., with the On Call with the Prairie Doc team has the answer.