High blood pressure how dangerous

Prehypertension increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Pressurizing even in the absence of hypertension increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This is evidenced by the findings of scientists from the Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China.

Considered prehypertension blood pressure within 120-139 mm Hg. Art. (Systolic) and / or 80-89 mm Hg. Art. (Diastolic). Prehypertension is not a disease, but an indicator of an increased risk of hypertension.

The scientists, led by Dr Yuli Huang spent a meta-analysis of 18 studies that examine prehypertension. It has been found that the presence prehypertension associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease by 50%, stroke - 71% mortality of cardiovascular disease by 55%.

The study found that people with high blood pressure, need time to take preventive measures.