Hypertensive heart disease is a late complication of
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
High blood pressure increases the heart's workload, and over time, this can cause the heart muscle to thicken. As the heart pumps against elevated pressure in the blood vessels, the left ventricle becomes enlarged and the amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute (cardiac output) goes down. Without treatment, symptoms of
High blood pressure is the most common risk factor for heart disease and stroke. It can cause ischemic
High blood pressure also contributes to thickening of the blood vessel walls, which in turn may aggravate
Hypertensive heart disease is the leading cause of illness and death from hypertension. It affects approximately 7 out of 1,000 people.
