The most serious complications of hypertension

The most serious complication of hypertension is stroke, which has a high mortality and disability rate. The key to preventing stroke is to control hypertension, manage other risk factors, change unhealthy lifestyle, and regular physical examination and screening can also help prevent stroke. Stroke is a group of brain tissue damage caused by sudden rupture or blockage of blood vessels in the brain that prevent blood from flowing to the brain, usually classified as ischemic stroke (i.e. cerebral infarction) and hemorrhagic stroke (Such as cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, etc.) Two types. Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for stroke. Long-term hypertension can lead to thickening, hardening, and reduced elasticity of blood vessel walls, which is easy to form atherosclerotic plaques. When these plaques rupture or fall off, they will form clots, block blood vessels, and lead to cerebral infarction; or rupture blood vessels, leading to cerebral hemorrhage. Other risk factors include heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, alcohol abuse, obesity, and lack of exercise. Stroke symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness in one side of the face or limb, skewed mouth, slurred speech or comprehension, blurred vision in one or both eyes, dizziness, and loss of balance or coordination. If stroke is suspected, call emergency services immediately and get to hospital as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment. The key to stroke prevention is to control hypertension and manage other risk factors.(such as heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc.), change unhealthy lifestyle (such as smoking cessation, alcohol restriction, weight control, increased exercise, etc.). In addition, regular physical examination and screening, timely detection and treatment of potential health problems, but also help prevent stroke. For patients with hypertension, should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, regular medication, regular blood pressure monitoring, maintain a healthy lifestyle, to reduce the risk of stroke. If stroke symptoms occur, seek medical attention as soon as possible, strive for the best treatment opportunity, reduce disability and mortality. In short, stroke is one of the most serious complications of hypertension, seriously threatening the health and life of patients. Understanding the hazards of stroke and preventive measures is very important for both hypertensive patients and the public.