India, May 22 -- Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is one of the leading contributors to heart disease, yet it remains widely misunderstood. It occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls remains consistently too high, putting strain on the cardiovascular system. Over time, chronic hypertension can lead to serious health complications, including diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. The good news? With the right information and proactive steps, hypertension can be effectively managed, and its risks significantly reduced.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Parinita Kaur, principal consultant and unit head - internal medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka debunked several hypertension-related myth...