Arterial hypertension occurs when the pressure of blood flowing through arteries is continuously high, increasing the force against the walls, generating various lesions in the arteries.
Risk factors for developing it are more prevalent in patients who smoke, are overweight, eat a lot of salt and fat, consume toxins and those who do not exercise. There is also increased risk in people, those with high cholesterol or with heart disease or kidney disease, and those with a family history of hypertension.
Prevention. Leading a healthy lifestyle.
Hypertension increases the risk of cardiovascular disease - mainly stroke and acute myocardial infarction. This is the most important factor of cardiovascular risk, but it also the easiest to detect and has the most effective treatment.