Hypertensive heart disease means heart disease caused as a result of high blood pressure.
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is when the heart muscle works harder. The continual elevation in blood pressure if not treated properly can cause hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and the development of heart disease
The levels of blood pressure which are defined as hypertension (elevated blood pressure) has changed over the years. The following present definitions are under review
NORMAL Systolic < 120
NORMAL diastolic < 80
PRE-HYPERTENSION Systolic 120-139
PRE-HYPERTENSION Diastolic 80-89
STAGE 1 Systolic 140-159
STAGE 1 Diastolic 90-99
STAGE 2 Systolic > 159
STAGE 2 Diastolic > 99
Published medical literature has shown a direct link between heart disease and high blood pressure. If you think your blood pressure is too high then you should seek professional advice. Once you have your blood pressure readings then come back and perform your personal heart risk assessment.
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