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How does hypertension develop and what does it have to do with a high risk of heart attacks?
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∙ 12y ago
Hypertension develops after you eat a diet that is too salty. It increases the risk of heart attacks because the salt scrapes the blood vessels allowing fat to get inside
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why is Hypertension is called "the silent killer"?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) leads to heart attacks, strokes and aneurysms. The person suffering these things can not "feel" the high blood pressure causing them - it is painless and therefore "silent".
What is lisinopril uses for?
Lisinopril is a ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor.It's used to treat congestive heart failure, heart attacks, hypertension (high blood pressure).
Does heartburn cause heart attacks?
There are no medical studies that show that hypertension can cause heartburn. However, many high blood pressure medications can cause heartburn.
Hypertension is another name for high heart rate?
Hypertension means high blood pressure, usually above 140/90. A high heart rate is called Tachycardia (>100bpm)
High blood pressure affecting the heart is called?
hypertension
What dangers are in hypertension?
Hypertension is a medical condition also known as high blood pressure. The dangers of hypertension are increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
What lifestyle choices puts one at risk for stroke?
Other risk factors are hypertension (high blood pressure), previous heart attacks, age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, alcoholism, and physical inactivity.
What type of disease is hypertension?
Cardiac disease, which means heart disease. Hypertension means high blood pressure.
Why is it important to measure the blood pressure?
High blood pressure or hypertension can be an acute problem. The heart muscle enlarges and can become weaker over time. Hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, and renal failure. Low blood pressure or hypotension can cause decreased blood supply to the brain and shock. Other causes of low blood pressure or hemorrhage, sepsis, and toxins.
Why are people worried about high salt levels in food?
Eating too much salt causes high blood pressure. High blood pressure leads to heart attacks. Heart attacks lead to death.
How often does high LDL contribute to heart attack risk?
what percentage of time does high LDL contribute to heart attacks?
Does high blood pressure cause heart attacks?
High blood pressure can cause heart attacks in males and females of all ages. There is well documented cases of children who have been in need of transplants having died of high blood pressure in many medical journals. There are a high amount of people in every country who have heart attacks due to high blood pressure.
