High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure (Arterial Hypertension): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications (end-organ damage) that may be contributed to by hypertension (high blood pressure): Eyes and ocular appendages H00-H59) Amaurosis (blindness) Retinopathy (retinal disease that, if left untreated, leads to severe visual impairment) Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Apoplexy (stroke) Aortic aneurysm – outpouching of the aorta. Atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis, hardening … High Blood Pressure (Arterial Hypertension): Complications

High Blood Pressure (Arterial Hypertension): Classification

The German Hypertension League e. V. (DHL) classifies hypertension according to systolic and diastolic blood pressure as follows: Grade Systolic blood pressure (in mmHg) Diastolic blood pressure (in mmHg) Optimal < 120 and < 80 Normal 120-129 and/or 80-84 High Normal 130-139 and/or 85-89 Hypertension, stage I (mild) 140-159 and/or 90-99 Hypertension; stage II (moderate) … High Blood Pressure (Arterial Hypertension): Classification

High blood pressure and sports

Basically, it can be said that sport in the form of endurance training leads to a reduction in high blood pressure in the long run. To better describe the effects of sport on the heart and thus also on blood pressure, here is an example. Through endurance training, which lasts about 30 minutes and is … High blood pressure and sports

Overweight | High blood pressure and sports

Overweight Sport in the form of endurance training has a positive effect on blood pressure in the long term, even if you are overweight, because it also drops here as a result of training. Cholesterol levels are also positive for overweight and sports. It should be noted that there are two forms of cholesterol. One … Overweight | High blood pressure and sports

Cause and successes | High blood pressure and sports

Cause and successes The success of endurance sports with regard to high blood pressure can be expected after 10-12 weeks. The more pronounced the high blood pressure was before, the better the success. Furthermore, the effect is highest at the beginning. Over the years the blood pressure still drops slightly. The effect of lowering blood … Cause and successes | High blood pressure and sports

Risks of high blood pressure | High blood pressure and sports

Risks of high blood pressure The risks of high blood pressure lie not only in the early stages, which can impair the quality of life, but also in the chronic late effects. Comorbidities, i.e. several chronic diseases, are often present together and can influence each other. Diabetes (diabetes), overweight, increased fat levels (hypercholesterinaemia, hyperdyslipidaemia) play … Risks of high blood pressure | High blood pressure and sports

Symptoms of high blood pressure

Introduction The constriction or loss of elasticity of blood vessels means that the heart has to build up more pressure so that the blood flow can be maintained in such a way that all organ systems continue to be supplied with sufficient blood. In an adult, a value of 120/80mmHg is considered normal; if values … Symptoms of high blood pressure

Specific symptoms in women | Symptoms of high blood pressure

Specific symptoms in women The symptoms in women are identical to those of men. Especially in women from menopause onwards, the symptoms are often due to a hormonal change in the body. If the symptoms mentioned above occur during pregnancy or when taking oral contraceptives, they may also be the cause of the symptoms. They … Specific symptoms in women | Symptoms of high blood pressure

Symptoms in children | Symptoms of high blood pressure

Symptoms in children In general, high blood pressure in children can also go completely asymptomatic for years. Therefore, if symptoms such as recurring headaches, dizziness, reduced performance, ringing in the ears, frequent nosebleeds, sleep disturbances, atypical nausea and vomiting and even visual disturbances occur, the blood pressure should be measured and clarified on three different … Symptoms in children | Symptoms of high blood pressure

Hypertension crisis

Synonyms in a broader sense Hypertensive crisis, Hypertensive emergency, Hypertensive emergency Definition The acute increase in blood pressure to values of over 230/130 mmHg is a sign of the hypertensive crisis / hypertension crisis. If symptoms affecting the heart or nervous system occur in the course of the increase in blood pressure, this is referred … Hypertension crisis

Prognosis in the event of a sudden high blood pressure event | Hypertension crisis

Prognosis in the event of a sudden high blood pressure event Immediate treatment of derailed blood pressure is necessary because untreated patients with permanently massively elevated blood pressure have a very high risk of cardiovascular diseases such as strokes (apoplexy) and heart attacks, as well as a high risk of dying from these complicated diseases. … Prognosis in the event of a sudden high blood pressure event | Hypertension crisis

Course and prophylaxis | High blood pressure therapy

Course and prophylaxis A blood pressure value below 120/80 mm Hg is an optimal value. Since the risk of cardiovascular disease doubles with every increase of 20/10 mmHg compared to the optimal value, the hypertensive person is strongly recommended to achieve a good blood pressure setting through general measures and medication. Through special training programs … Course and prophylaxis | High blood pressure therapy