Diagram illustrating the main complications of persistent high blood pressure Hypertension is the most important preventable risk factor for premature death worldwide. It increases the risk of ischemic heart disease, strokes, peripheral vascular disease, and other cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, aortic aneurysms, diffuse atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, cancers, leukemia and pulmonary embolism. Hypertension is also a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. Other complications include hypertensive retinopathy and hypertensive nephropathy.
risks of Myocardial infarction
risks of Coronary artery disease
risks of Atrial fibrillation
risks of Peripheral artery disease
risks of Hypertriglyceridemia
complications of Bad breath
risks of Giardiasis
risks of Sinusitis