How dangerous is an increased systole?

Diseases of the heart and the vascular system have for many years been the most frequent causes of death in the rich industrial nations, including Germany. First and foremost is myocardial infarction, which is caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries supplying the heart muscle. This narrowing is caused by an increase in connective tissue, the deposition of calcium in the vessel wall, and the formation of blood clots (thrombi) at the narrowed area.

In addition to an unhealthy diet, low physical activity and stress, elevated blood pressure, especially increased systole, plays a major role in this process. Since arteriosclerosis in turn promotes the progression of high blood pressure, those affected quickly find themselves in a vicious circle of hypertension and vascular damage. The consequences of this are complex.

In addition to a narrowing of the heart vessels and the resulting heart attack, vessels in the brain are also attacked. This can lead to strokes and promote the development of dementia. In the course of the disease, the vessels of the kidneys and the legs are also damaged, causing kidney failure or pain in the legs.

Apart from this, however, all organs will ultimately suffer from high blood pressure due to damage to their vessels. In summary, an elevated systolic blood pressure is a very serious clinical picture which, if left untreated, has increasingly serious consequences for the body. Treatment of an increased systole should therefore be definite and carried out consistently.

Concomitant symptoms of elevated systolic blood pressure

Often affected persons notice their high blood pressure only very late. Complaints can be: These symptoms can occur, but do not have to. Many hypertensions remain clinically unremarkable and are only discovered when blood pressure is measured by chance.

Even if symptoms do occur, it can be assumed that the hypertension has existed for some time before it has become symptomatic. Unfortunately, the disease usually only becomes apparent through complications or emergencies, such as a stroke.

Early morning headaches, especially in the back of the head
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Noise in the ears
Insomnia
Nosebleeds
Nervousness
Tachycardia
Shortness of breath