High blood pressure can quietly damage these vital organs for years before
you see any symptoms! If left unchecked, this silent killer can leave you with
a disability, or worse, it can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
That’s because
your heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys all depend on
blood flow. It supplies them with life-giving nutrients and oxygen.
Healthy arteries are strong and flexible. They’re smooth on the inside. This
lets blood flow freely. With high blood pressure, however, it’s a different
story the increased pressure can damage the lining of your arteries’ walls. This
can lead to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), heart disease, and
stroke.
The constant pressure can also cause a section of the arterial wall to
enlarge, causing an aneurysm in the aorta or brain.
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