Hypertension — aka high blood pressure — occurs when the heart generates too much pressure in the blood vessels. It affects half of American adults, but it often has no symptoms. Untreated hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack, and heart disease, so it’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly.
Dyslipidemia occurs when the levels of lipids (fats) in your blood are too high or too low. This can include high cholesterol and other conditions like high triglycerides. Dyslipidemia doesn’t usually cause any symptoms, but it can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and other health issues.