Hypertension & Cardiac Health

Complications of uncontrolled hypertension

Complications of uncontrolled hypertension

Complications of Uncontrolled Hypertension are clinical outcomes that result from persistent elevation of blood pressure. Hypertension is a risk factor for all clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis since it is a risk factor for atherosclerosis itself. It is an independent predisposing factor for heart failure, ,  kidney disease, and peripheral arterial disease. It is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, coronary artery disease, stroke in industrialized countries