Hypertension is one of the main cardiovascular risk factors and it is essential to regularly check blood pressure, in order to be able to implement the most effective countermeasures on a case-by-case basis, starting from lifestyle changes to eventually arriving at the medications prescribed by the doctor. The important thing is to know the values of this parameter, through regular surveys. The European guidelines propose threshold values.
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The expert helps us understand its value in terms of cardiovascular prevention. We must never forget that over the years the increase in blood pressure leads to a progressive hardening of the arterial walls, with the vessels becoming more rigid and therefore less sensitive to the needs of the organism.
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Furthermore, even the innermost membrane of the artery, or the endothelium, tends to alter, favoring the onset of atherosclerotic lesions. The result is that the blood vessels become narrower and more rigid, making it more difficult to supply blood and oxygen to the heart and brain. In addition, the heart can become fatigued, with an increased risk of future heart failure.
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