What happens when blood pressure is high?

High blood pressure makes the heart work harder to pump blood, leading to heart muscle thickening or weakening.

Prolonged high blood pressure can cause the blood vessels to become stiff or narrow, affecting circulation.

The pressure can damage arteries leading to the brain, increasing the risk of a stroke.

High blood pressure can impair the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the blood, leading to kidney disease.

The blood vessels in the eyes can be damaged, potentially causing vision impairment or blindness.

The constant pressure can lead to the formation of aneurysms, which are bulges in the blood vessel wall that could rupture.

Chronic high blood pressure can contribute to memory loss and cognitive issues over time.

High blood pressure increases the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries, leading to coronary artery disease and heart attacks.