A stroke triggers when blood supply to the brain is blocked or interrupted by a burst vessel.
Recent data indicates that 1 in 6 deaths from cardiovascular disease was due to stroke.
Hypertension(high blood pressure) is a modifiable risk factor for stroke.
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Over time, high blood pressure can damage the body’s blood vessels.
Approximately 80% of strokes can be prevented, especially by managing high blood pressure.
The damage can cause the vessels to become blocked or burst and cause a stroke.
In a hypertensive emergency, blood pressure rises quickly and can cause excessive stress on blood vessels.
Blocked blood vessels disrupt blood flow to the brain, causing a stroke.
Check in with a healthcare provider regularly to monitor your blood pressure and identify any early warning signs.
People who are unaware they have high blood pressure or have challenges managing their treatment plan can experience symptoms.
The long-term impact of untreated high blood pressure is often a stroke.
Keeping blood pressure in a healthy rangeless than 130/80 mmHgsignificantly reduces stroke risk.
To reduce your risk of high blood pressure and stroke, see a healthcare provider regularly.
In cases where lifestyle modifications are not enough, medication can help.
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