An Apgar score that remains below 3 at later timesâsuch as 10, 15, or 30 minutesâmay indicate longer-term neurological damage, including a small but significant increase in the risk of cerebral palsy. However, the Apgar test's purpose is to determine quickly whether a newborn needs immediate medical care.
High blood pressure is a serious illness. High blood pressure is often called a silent killer because many people have it but do not know it. Some people do not feel sick at first. Over time, people who do not get treated for high blood pressure can get very sick or even die.High blood pressure can cause: 1  kidney failure. 2  stroke. 3  blindness and. 4  heart attacks.igh blood pressure is often called a silent killer because many people have it but do not know it. Some people do not feel sick at first. Over time, people who do not get treated for high blood pressure can get very sick or even die.
There is also no specific number at which day-to-day blood pressure is considered too low, as long as none of the symptoms of trouble are present. Symptoms of low blood pressure. Most doctors will only consider chronically low blood pressure as dangerous if it causes noticeable signs and symptoms, such as: Dizziness or lightheadedness. Nausea. Fainting (syncope) Dehydration and unusual thirst. Dehydration can sometimes cause blood pressure to drop.