Sage-Tips

When should you go to the ER for high blood pressure?

Seek emergency care if your blood pressure reading is 180/120 or higher AND you have any of the following symptoms, which may be signs of organ damage: Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Numbness or weakness.

What level of blood pressure can cause a heart attack?

A rise in blood pressure, where the systolic pressure is higher than 180 or the diastolic pressure reaches 110 or more, should also be referred to a doctor. Blood pressure in this range puts people at greater risk of having a heart attack.

What’s the real danger of high blood pressure?

High blood pressure can cause many complications. High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for years before symptoms develop. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a fatal heart attack or stroke .

What are the disadvantages of high blood pressure?

It raises your risk of heart attack and stroke.

It makes you more likely to develop heart failure.

You may experience chest pain.

It can cause kidney damage.

You are more likely to develop vision problems.

You could develop sexual dysfunction.

It raises your risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD).

You have a higher risk of hypertensive crisis.

What damage can high blood pressure do?

High blood pressure can damage the cells of your arteries’ inner lining. When fats from your diet enter your bloodstream, they can collect in the damaged arteries. Eventually, your artery walls become less elastic, limiting blood flow throughout your body.

What would be considered high blood pressure?

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and heart failure. What Blood Pressure Is Considered Too High? A blood pressure of 130/80 or higher is considered high. This is called hypertension A blood pressure between 120 and 129 and less than 80 is considered elevated.

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