February 4, 2021

Our commitment to controlling high blood pressure

High blood pressure dramatically increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Kaiser Permanente is committed to defeating this silent killer — and we’re succeeding.

Nearly half of the U.S. adult population has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. There are no obvious symptoms, and many people are unaware they have the condition. But if left untreated, high blood pressure dramatically increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

TLC for your heart Are you at increased risk for heart attack or stroke? The answer is yes if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, even if you don’t have symptoms. At Kaiser Permanente we’ve made a commitment to stop high blood pressure, with control rates that are among the best in the nation. Blood pressure control rates: 80% at Kaiser Permenante vs. 60% nationwide. Source: 2020 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)

At Kaiser Permanente, we’ve made it our goal to defeat this “silent killer.” We screen all members for high blood pressure, and if a problem is found, we support them in getting their blood pressure under control with lifestyle changes or medication. Our electronic health record helps keep members on track.

These efforts have helped Kaiser Permanente achieve some of the best blood pressure control rates in the nation. Some 80% of our members with hypertension have the condition under control, compared to 60% of patients with hypertension nationally.