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High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body
Other possible dangers of high blood pressure
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Damage to your arteries
Damage to your heart
Damage to your brain
Damage to your kidneys
Damage to your eyes
Sexual dysfunction
High blood pressure emergencies
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High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for years before symptoms develop. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a fatal heart attack or stroke.
Treatment and lifestyle changes can help control your high blood pressure to reduce your risk of life-threatening complications.
Here's a look at the complications uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause.
