KOMPAS.com – Pressure high blood pressure or hypertension is a condition when blood pressure reaches 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or more.
The number 130 shows the level of pressure when the heart pumps blood around the body or what is commonly called systolic pressure.
While the number 80 shows the pressure when the heart rest for a moment before returning to pumping or it can be called the diastolic pressure.
Also read: What is Normal Blood Pressure in Adults?
High blood pressure This includes conditions that should not be left alone for the sake of health.
Launch Mayo Clinic, excessive pressure on the artery wall caused by high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and organs in the body.
The higher the blood pressure and the longer it is uncontrolled, the more likely it is the damage.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause complications such as:
- Heart attack or stroke
High blood pressure can lead to hardening and thickening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), which can lead to heart attack, stroke, or other complications.
The increased blood pressure can cause the blood vessels to weaken and bulge, forming an aneurysm.
If the aneurysm ruptures, it can be life-threatening.
Also read: 4 Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease to Watch Out For
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