{"id":1401,"date":"2019-08-16T12:34:17","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T12:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mymedicplus.com\/news\/?p=1401"},"modified":"2021-03-31T00:40:49","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T19:10:49","slug":"why-chronic-high-blood-pressure-is-so-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedicplus.com\/blog\/why-chronic-high-blood-pressure-is-so-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Chronic High Blood Pressure Is So Dangerous"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Source: health.clevelandclinic.org<\/p>\n<p>Do you know why every visit to your doctor\u2019s office starts with a\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0check? It\u2019s because your blood pressure reveals a great deal about your current health and your risk of developing one of many serious medical problems in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Chronically high blood pressure (hypertension) is directly linked to cardiovascular disease. The good news is that lowering blood pressure reduces this risk.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reason we treat high blood pressure is to prevent stroke, heart attack, kidney damage and heart failure,\u201d says preventive cardiologist\u00a0Luke Laffin, MD. \u201cBringing blood pressure down below 120\/80 mmHg decreases the risk of all these serious, potentially deadly problems. That being said,\u00a0stroke prevention\u00a0is the most sensitive to blood pressure reduction.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedicplus.com\/blog\/why-chronic-high-blood-pressure-is-so-dangerous\/#Understanding_how_blood_pressure_works\" >Understanding how blood pressure works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedicplus.com\/blog\/why-chronic-high-blood-pressure-is-so-dangerous\/#Are_high_blood_pressure_and_hypertension_the_same_thing\" >Are high blood pressure and hypertension the same thing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedicplus.com\/blog\/why-chronic-high-blood-pressure-is-so-dangerous\/#What_causes_hypertension\" >What causes hypertension?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedicplus.com\/blog\/why-chronic-high-blood-pressure-is-so-dangerous\/#How_hypertension_harms\" >How hypertension harms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedicplus.com\/blog\/why-chronic-high-blood-pressure-is-so-dangerous\/#How_to_lower_your_risk_of_hypertension\" >How to lower your risk of hypertension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_how_blood_pressure_works\"><\/span>Understanding how blood pressure works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts on the artery walls. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) by a gauge attached to a blood pressure cuff.<\/p>\n<p>An\u00a0optimal blood pressure reading\u00a0is below 120\/80 mmHg. That means that each time the heart contracts, blood is ejected with a force of 120 mmHg. (Think of the force of water shooting through a hose when you turn on the spigot.) When the heart relaxes in order to refill, this force drops to 80 mmHg.<\/p>\n<p>If your blood pressure is chronically higher than 120\/80 mmHg, it means the resistance is greater, and your heart has to work harder to push blood through your body. At this point, your doctor may recommend you try certain lifestyle changes to bring it down. These can include losing weight, exercising and cutting down on\u00a0salt consumption.<\/p>\n<p>If your blood pressure reaches 130\/80 mmHg, you are said to have hypertension. Your risk of a cardiovascular event begins to increase exponentially. It may be necessary for you to take one or more\u00a0medications\u00a0to bring your pressure down.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have no symptoms, you should take these medications faithfully.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will they help prevent stroke and heart disease, but recent\u00a0research\u00a0has shown that lowering blood pressure decreases the incidence of mild cognitive impairment associated with aging.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_high_blood_pressure_and_hypertension_the_same_thing\"><\/span>Are high blood pressure and hypertension the same thing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The terms \u201chigh blood pressure\u201d and \u201chypertension\u201d are used interchangeably, but they are not necessarily the same thing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHypertension is a diagnosis given when someone has multiple blood pressure readings above 130\/80 mmHg. It indicates something has caused your blood pressure to rise above normal \u2014\u00a0stress\u00a0or exercise, for example.<\/p>\n<p>You can have one episode or an occasional episode of high blood pressure. It doesn\u2019t mean you have hypertension,\u201d says Dr. Laffin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_hypertension\"><\/span>What causes hypertension?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most common form of hypertension is called primary hypertension. It is a disease in itself largely caused by advancing age and genetics. By age 80, some 90% of adults have primary hypertension due to arteries narrowed by\u00a0atherosclerosis. Despite its prevalence, primary hypertension is neither desirable nor inevitable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe used to think high blood pressure was essential as we age,\u201d says Dr. Laffin. \u201cNow we know this is not true. High blood pressure in our later years needs to be addressed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hypertension also can be caused by another disease, called\u00a0secondary hypertension, such as narrowing of the aorta or the arteries leading to the kidneys, or by excess hormone production.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hypertension_harms\"><\/span>How hypertension harms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At rest, a\u00a0normal heart\u00a0beats 60 to 100 times a minute, depending on your age and level of fitness. This means your heart beats at least 86,400 times a day or 31,536,000 times a year. That\u2019s a lot of work for a muscle the size of your fist. And just like any other muscle that is exercised, the heart will grow bigger when it is forced to strain.<\/p>\n<p>A bigger heart is not better. When the main pumping chamber (left ventricle) reaches a certain size, it can no longer contract with enough force to expel blood efficiently. This is called heart failure with reduced\u00a0ejection fraction.<\/p>\n<p>High blood pressure can also cause the heart muscle to become stiff, preventing it from refilling properly between beats. This causes heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.<\/p>\n<p>Increased stress on the arteries also causes them to age faster, making them more likely to rupture and cause a\u00a0hemorrhagic stroke\u00a0or to develop atherosclerotic plaques, which increase the risk of\u00a0ischemic stroke\u00a0as well as heart attack.<\/p>\n<p>Most hypertension-related brain hemorrhages are spontaneous and occur in the small arteries deep in the brain. Hypertension appears to increase the risk of silent stokes in these arteries by as much as 60%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_lower_your_risk_of_hypertension\"><\/span>How to lower your risk of hypertension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unless your blood pressure is sky-high, guidelines suggest first trying non-medical ways to lower it. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking less alcohol.<\/li>\n<li>Eating less salt, perhaps by adopting the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension\u00a0(DASH) diet.<\/li>\n<li>Increasing exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Losing weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If these measures do not lower blood pressure far enough, or if you\u2019ve had a heart attack or stroke or are at high risk for one,\u00a0anti-hypertension medications\u00a0will be needed. There are many types, so your doctor may try several different<br \/>kinds and doses until the right combination for you is found.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHypertension doesn\u2019t often cause symptoms, which is why it is known as the \u2018silent killer.\u2019 This gives some people a false sense of security. They don\u2019t understand why they need to make an effort to lower their blood pressure,\u201d says Dr. Laffin. \u201cFortunately, patients who adopt these measures usually find their blood pressure drops, and with it, their risk of heart attack and stroke.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1402,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[1603,148,1602,298,521],"class_list":["post-1401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-heart-care","tag-cardiologist","tag-dangerous","tag-hemorrhagic-stroke","tag-high-blood-pressure","tag-hypertension"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Chronic High Blood Pressure Is So Dangerous - MyMedicPlus<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mymedicplus.com\/blog\/why-chronic-high-blood-pressure-is-so-dangerous\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Why Chronic High Blood Pressure Is So Dangerous - 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