Woman cuts blood pressure to her ‘lowest’ levels after scary collapse

Hypertension – when your blood pressure is very high – is a dangerous condition. It’s the leading risk factor for heart disease, which kills over 60,000 Britons each year. Unfortunately, it rarely shows any symptoms, meaning that a lot of people notice their high blood pressure levels too late. But every so often, it does show symptoms – which can action people into massive lifestyle changes.That’s what happened to Bettina Wallace, a baker who clocked her high blood pressure levels after she passed out in public.Ms Wallace was on her way to work when she suddenly suffered the consequences of hypertension.She told the British Heart Foundation: ‘I got on the train with a friend, and I started to feel unwell and hot.’The next thing I knew I was on the floor with people surrounding me calling to stop the train.’Read more: Acholic stools are ‘the most common’ sign of pancreatic cancer in ‘initial’ stages Hypertension doesn’t normally show signs but dizziness can be a sign in some cases (Image: GETTY)After her collapse, Ms Wallace visited her GP to figure out what on earth happened. Her GP informed her that she had high blood pressure.She said: ‘I thought, ‘Don’t be daft, I don’t get these sort of things’. But then I thought about my mum. She had it too and developed heart disease. The penny dropped.’Ms Wallace, who is of African Caribbean heritage, was at higher risk of hypertension. According to the BHF: ‘African Caribbean people have a much higher risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and stroke, but a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).’High blood pressure is detected by doctors using a blood pressure test. Blood pressure is recorded with two numbers: your systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure.DON’T MISS:Popular dry shampoos used by millions recalled for cancer-causing chemical [NEWS]Nikita Kuzmin seen wearing white patch on arm – Strictly pro’s condition explained [CELEBRITY HEALTH]Man, 56, rapidly declines from B12 deficiency shortly after the ‘ball of his feet’ play up [CASE STUDY] Headaches can be another sign of a very high blood pressure (Image: GETTY) High blood pressure measurements (Image: GETTY)And exercising regularly can help to make your heart stronger. Mayo Clinic states: ‘A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. As a result, the force on your arteries decreases, lowering your blood pressure.’Other symptoms of high blood pressureWallace experienced a rise in temperature and general unwellness and fainted. But there are many other symptoms that can, but rarely do, occur.According to the British heart foundation, symptoms can include the following:Blurred visionNosebleedsShortness of breathChest painDizzinessHeadaches.