Patient's question:
A friend of mine has high blood pressure, and it seems to have gone beyond stage three. It is said that at this level, it can be very dangerous. I would like to consult the doctor to understand what stage three high blood pressure is like?Doctor's answer:
The higher the stage of hypertension, the greater the risk, and stage three is relatively dangerous. The stratification of hypertension is based on blood pressure values, considering whether the underlying disease and complications are separated, and after a comprehensive evaluation, the level is determined. Stage three blood pressure exceeds the diagnostic level of hypertension and has at least one of the following conditions: ① cerebrovascular accident or hypertensive encephalopathy; ② left heart failure; ③ renal failure; ④ retinal hemorrhage or exudation, with or without optic nerve papilledema.