What are the Long-term Complications of Uncontrolled Hypertension?
If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to severe complications such as:
- Heart Disease: Including heart attack and heart failure. - Stroke: High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke. - Kidney Damage: Hypertension can lead to chronic kidney disease. - Vision Loss: Damage to the blood vessels in the eyes. - Aneurysms: Weakened blood vessels that can rupture.
