3. Heart Damage:
Continuous elevation of blood pressure increases the workload on the heart, resulting in compensatory left ventricular hypertrophy. This can lead to further cardiac dilation, reduced cardiac function, valve insufficiency, and potentially cause arrhythmias, heart failure, or even sudden cardiac death.
4. Damage to Other Organs:
Long-term elevated blood pressure can cause retinopathy with retinal bleeding and edema. Kidney damage worsens hypertension prognosis. Progressive renal dysfunction may lead to increased levels of creatinine and urea nitrogen, along with systemic edema. Once kidney function deteriorates to uremia, the damage becomes irreversible.
