High blood pressure is classified as a “silent killer” because it typically has no symptoms associated with it. High blood pressure is usually identified during a routine medical examination, when your blood pressure is taken during a routine checkup. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is present when your blood pressure reading is 140 mmHg / 90 mmHg (systolic/diastolic).
Prehypertension is defined by a blood pressure reading that is above 120 mmHg / 80mmHg.
The following tests and procedures may help you find out if you have high blood pressure, and may help you identify coexisting conditions that may be causing high blood pressure:
- Online Self-assessments – Self-assessments, such as the Candidiasis Self-assessment and the Magnesium Assessment, can help you determine some of the root cause(s) of your chronic conditions. Learn more about Self-assessments.
- Lipid Profile – A blood test that measures your good HDL cholesterol, bad LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. An imbalance of cholesterol and triglycerides may coexist with high blood pressure. Read more about cholesterol.
- Urine Creatinine Test — A urine test that measures creatinine levels. Higher than normal levels of creatinine may indicate kidney dysfunction, a sign of chronic high blood pressure (hypertension).
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) or Echocardiogram — These tests may be conducted to evaluate heart health. An underlying heart condition may cause symptoms of high blood pressure.
