LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — High blood pressure is the most common and most modifiable risk factor for heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. New guidelines recently released by the organization highlight the local impact of managing this leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world.

Dr. Callie Rzasa is working to increase awareness about the updated standards and their significance for communities.

"Trying to bring out more awareness," Rzasa said.

Rzasa points out the staggering number of adults impacted across the country by high blood pressure, which remains the leading cause of death both nationally and globally.

"One of two of us probably has high blood pressure, there's two of us here right now, so that's getting out and getting checked and looking a

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