High Blood Pressure: Risks & Effects on Your Body
Heart:
- Enlarged heart (hypertrophy)
- Heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Aortic dissection
Brain:
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) also called mini-strokes
Kidneys:
- Kidney failure
- Chronic kidney disease
Eyes:
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma
- Blurred vision
Arteries:
- Aneurysms
- Peripheral artery disease
Sexual function:
- Erectile dysfunction in men
- Reduced libido in men and women
Pregnancy complications:
- Preeclampsia
- Eclampsia
- Placental abruption
- Low birth weight
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