Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition where the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. It’s often called the “silent killer” because it doesn’t always show symptoms but can lead to serious health issues. So, what causes hypertension? Let’s dive in. What is Hypertension? Hypertension is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high. There are mainly two types: primary (essential) hypertension and secondary hypertension. Most people have primary…