What Harms Can Hypertension Cause to the Body?
1. Vascular Damage:
Prolonged high blood pressure causes gradual arterial hardening, the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, and narrowing or blockage of arteries. Organs supplied by affected vessels may experience insufficient blood supply, often affecting the coronary arteries and vessels in the head and neck, leading to ischemic cardiovascular diseases like stroke and coronary heart disease.