[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”post_content” 4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] When it comes to heart-related diseases, high blood pressure is one of the most common conditions.
Blood needs a certain pressure to pump through the body, but when that pressure becomes too high, it can significantly damage arteries and blood vessels. When high blood pressure becomes a chronic problem, it can lead to plaque buildup on the walls of blood vessels. The more plaque there is, the narrower the blood vessels are, making it harder for the blood to pump efficiently.
"In the United States, 47 percent of the population has been diagnosed with hypertension. Obesity, diabetes, insufficient exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and genetics all contribute to the risk of hypertension,” Dr. Rand McClain tells SheFinds.
An estimated 18 percent of all deaths globally can be attributed to hypertension (about 9,4 million people). And the biggest problem is that high blood pressure may not show any symptoms. That's why they call him the "silent killer".
The first symptoms of high blood pressure can be headache, nosebleeds, fatigue, vision problems, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and ringing in the ears. However, pressure measurement is the basis for making a diagnosis and for monitoring the effect of therapy.
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Blood needs a certain pressure to pump through the body, but when that pressure becomes too high, it can significantly damage arteries and blood vessels. When high blood pressure becomes a chronic problem, it can lead to plaque buildup on the walls of blood vessels. The more plaque there is, the narrower the blood vessels are, making it harder for the blood to pump efficiently.
"In the United States, 47 percent of the population has been diagnosed with hypertension. Obesity, diabetes, insufficient exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and genetics all contribute to the risk of hypertension,” Dr. Rand McClain tells SheFinds.
An estimated 18 percent of all deaths globally can be attributed to hypertension (about 9,4 million people). And the biggest problem is that high blood pressure may not show any symptoms. That's why they call him the "silent killer".
The first symptoms of high blood pressure can be headache, nosebleeds, fatigue, vision problems, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and ringing in the ears. However, pressure measurement is the basis for making a diagnosis and for monitoring the effect of therapy.
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