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High Blood Pressure: The Silent Risk You Can Get Ahead Of

By Dr. Anthony Jones, MD · April 28, 2026 · 5 min read

High blood pressure rarely has symptoms — but it's one of the biggest drivers of heart attack and stroke. The good news: it's easy to track and very treatable.

High blood pressure is called the “silent” risk because most people feel completely fine — even at numbers that are quietly raising their risk of heart attack and stroke. The fix starts with knowing your number.

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Dr. Anthony Jones, MD — board-certified primary care physician in Oakland
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Dr. Anthony Jones, MD

Board-certified primary care physician serving Oakland and the East Bay. Dr. Jones brings two decades of experience in primary care, HIV medicine, and inclusive sexual health.

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