High blood pressure is often called "the silent killer." High blood pressure has no symptoms, so it does its damage without you knowing it. But, it doesn't have to be that way. Arm yourself against high blood pressure with the information in the European Society of Hypertension's Patient Education Website.

The pateint website was created to ensure that you have timely access to credible, accurate information about high blood pressure. Spread the word about high blood pressure. Chances are that you know someone who has it-1 in 4 people have high blood pressure. For people over 60 years old, 1 in 2 people have high blood pressure. Encourage your family and friends to visit the patient website and have their blood pressure measured.

Visit this website often to continue your personal education about high blood pressure. Use the tools  provided here, such as the checklists for lifestyle changes and the physician visit check list. Take the high blood pressure quiz. Read the news about high blood pressure research and treatment. Be involved. It is the best way to beat high blood pressure.

You may also visit the Simple Guide to Blood Pressure, an interactive site also created by the European Society of Hypertension, just for patients.