Patient's question:
Today I visited my second uncle, just returned from the hospital. He said this time it's primary hypertension, quite serious. Afterwards, he also needs to strictly pay attention to a series of complications related to high blood pressure, and must control his blood pressure well. Hello doctor, what are the complications of primary hypertension? Can it be considered stable if the blood pressure is stable?Doctor's answer:
Long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure for less than five years is prone to complications of hypertension. The complications include: 1. Stroke, such as intracerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction, which can also lead to dizziness and headaches; 2. Hypertensive heart disease, primarily manifested as left ventricular hypertrophy; 3. Hypertensive nephropathy, characterized by foamy urine, frequent nighttime urination, and lower limb edema. After blood pressure stabilizes through oral antihypertensive medication, the medication should not be stopped and must be taken orally long-term. Additionally, secondary prevention work for hypertension is necessary, including long-term oral aspirin and atorvastatin calcium tablets.