Question

What are potential consequences of untreated hypertension on the following organs:

a. Brain

b. Kidney

c. Retina

Answer 1

Hypertensionis the one of most common chronic disease in the developed countries.

Hypertension is the chronic disease in which the blood pressure is more or equal to 140/90 MMS of Hg in two subsequent readings.

Hypertension to be treated regularly and continuously to prevent potential complications.

Potential complication if untreated hypertension

On brain:-

Hypertension leads to stroke due to hemorrhage by the ruptured blood vessels in the Brian

Another complication is hypertensive encephalopathy.

On kidney:-

Kidney failure is the fatal consequence of hypertension.

Most of the untreated HTN develops kidney failure is due to damage to the major arteries that supplies kidneys.

Hypertensive nephropathy is the another complication

On retina:-

​​​​​​Hypertensive retinopathy characterized by blurred vision, reduced visual acuity etc