Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has been referred to as the heart’s silent killer because of its minimal or unseen symptoms. What is blood pressure and how does it affect the heart? Revolution Health states: “[w]ith each beat of the heart, blood is pumped out of the heart and into the blood vessels, which carry blood throughout your body. Blood pressure is the measurement of the pressure or force inside your blood vessels (arteries) with each beat of the heart. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means the pressure in your arteries is above the normal range”. Read more