High blood pressure or hypertension is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease or stroke. Some risk factors include obesity, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, or family history. Most people with high blood pressure will not experience any symptoms, which is why people often call hypertension the “silent killer.” Once blood pressure reaches about 180/120 mm Hg, it becomes a hypertensive crisis, which is a medical emergency. Some symptoms of a hypertensive crisis include: a headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, blurred or double vision, nosebleeds, heart palpitations, and breathlessness. If you would like a second opinion on your treatment and diagnosis contact us at secondopinions.com for your peace of mind.