Hypertension and other organs
Hypertension can affect more than your heart – it can take a toll on other vital parts of your body. Luckily, there’s plenty you can do. |
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Hypertension and your eyes
You may be not be able to detect any outward signs of hypertension yourself, but your doctor can look into your eyes and see whether hypertension has damaged them. |
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Hypertension and your kidneys
Your kidneys play a vital role in your body, ridding it of toxins and helping to control fluid levels. |
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Hypertension and your brain
One serious consequence of the damage wrought on your arteries by hypertension, is the possibility of a stroke. |
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Hypertension and your heart
Hypertension causes your heart to work much harder than it should because it has to compensate for the increased blood pressure. |
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Hypertension and your blood vessels
Your blood vessels are meant to be flexible and supple, but hypertension eventually curtails this. |
