Sunday, January 29, 2012

What complications are caused by high blood pressure?

  • Atherosclerosis: narrowing of the arteries.
  • Stroke: haemorrhage or blood clot in the brain.
  • Aneurysm: dangerous expansion of the main artery either in the chest or the abdomen, which becomes weakened and may rupture.
  • Heart attack.
  • Heart failure: reduced pumping ability.
  • Kidney failure.
  • Eye damage.

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