Hypertension? Then it’s time to enhance Heart care

Blood pressure is associated with a multitude of body functions. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition determined mainly by lifestyle factors (inactive lifestyle to be precise!) and closely linked to a background of genetic susceptibility. But, good news is that hypertension is a “preventable risk factor”.


• Extreme overweight, lack of physical activity, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking, can mess with the normal heart functions and increase the risk of developing hypertension and its associated health complications.
• Primary hypertension develops gradually without a clear cause, and secondary hypertension has a specific underlying cause like kidney disease, hormonal disorders, or sleep apnea.

Heart health is not for the heart alone!

• Hypertension is often part of a cluster of conditions known as metabolic syndrome, which also increases the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.
• First up, with workload on the heart accelerated, high blood pressure can lead to coronary artery disease, heart failure, and an increased risk of heart attacks due to the strain it places on the heart and blood vessels.
• Next in the supply chain is the brain. Hypertension can cause arteries in the brain to burst or become blocked, leading to a stroke, which can result in serious disability or prove fatal.
• Further, the kidneys who take up a huge share of the blood flow output from the heart begin to suffer. Their filtering ability gets impaired due to high blood pressure, potentially leading to kidney disease or failure.


It’s a preventable risk factor we said ? Then why not break the chain and start preventive measures in order to support heart health?