(WISH) — More than 100 million Americans live with high blood pressure, yet nearly 40% remain unaware of their condition.

This silent issue can lead to serious health complications, including heart attacks and strokes.

Dr. Janelle Gordon, a WISH-TV medical expert, on Monday emphasized the critical importance of knowing individual blood pressure numbers to mitigate these risks.

Current medical guidelines recommend a target systolic blood pressure below 120 and a diastolic blood pressure below 80. These updated recommendations underscore the need f...