Arterial hypertension complications

Elevated BP increases the risk of developing stroke, particularly without routine BP measurements and hypertension treatment. A strict BP management target (SBP, <120 mmHg; DBP, <80 mmHg) should be adopted for young and middle-aged men 1).

Hypertension is the most important risk factor for the formation of cerebral aneurysm, as well as aneurysm rupture 2) 3) 4) 5) 6).

Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage

see Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage

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