Silent Threat: Neurosurgeon Warns High Blood Pressure Often Shows No Symptoms Until It’s โtoo Late
Washington D.C. – A neurosurgeon is raising alarm aboutโ the dangers of โhypertension, often โcalled the “silent killer,” โคdue to it’s frequently asymptomatic nature. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a neurosurgeon โwith 26 years of experience basedโข in ohio, explained in a recent instagram post on November 2nd that mannyโค individualsโค remain โunaware they have high blood pressure (140/90 โmmHg or higher) for years, until a serious โฃhealth eventโ occurs, accordingโ to the World Healthโค Institution (WHO).
dr. Hoeflinger detailed how elevated blood pressure damages blood vessel linings, leading โto the buildupโฃ of plaque – a condition known as atherosclerosis. This narrowing of the vessels restricts blood flow to vital organs. “Do you know why high blood pressure is known as the silent killer? Because what happens when โขyou have elevated blood pressure? That causes injury to the lining of your blood vessels in yourโ body. And that injury results in a buildupโ of plaques known as atherosclerosis. And these plaques, as they build up, narrow the blood vessels. And onc the blood vessels narrow, you get less blood flow to your body,” he explained.
he further warned that reduced blood flow, โฃespecially to the heart or brain, can result in possibly fatal heart attacks or strokes. Alarmingly, dr.Hoeflinger noted that up to 50 percent of people with high blood pressure experience no symptoms,highlighting the importance of regular monitoring.
Fortunately, lifestyle changes can significantly impact blood pressure. Dr. โขSantosh โคKumar โdora, a consultant cardiologist at โคMumbai’s Asian Heart Institute, shared in a June 2025 interview with HT Lifestyle thatโ adopting a healthy diet low in sodium, regular physical โคactivity, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, and managingโค stress can lower blood pressure and potentially reduce or eliminate the need for medication.
It is indeed crucialโ to note that this report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims โขand does not endorse them. This article is for informational purposes only and notโ a substitute โขfor professionalโ medical advice.
