**High blood pressure** is a common disease that refers to the pressure exerted on the veins... In this disease, the main arteries lose their strength, or due to high pressure, the muscles and veins thicken or the veins become narrow.... If not diagnosed in time, this disease can cause high cardiovascular diseases for a person.. **Types of high blood pressure** In general, there are two types of high blood pressure, which Dr. Lia Mirsafai, the best cardiologist in Tehran, will explain about each... ### **High blood pressure (acquired)** This type of high blood pressure, which is also called primary blood pressure, usually occurs in adults and there is no specific reason for developing high blood pressure. This type of high blood pressure develops over many years and may not even have any symptoms... ### **secondary blood pressure** Some people have high blood pressure because of an underlying medical condition. This type of high blood pressure, also called secondary hypertension, comes on suddenly and causes higher-than-normal blood pressure, or high blood pressure. Conditions and medications can cause secondary hypertension, including: - Obstructive sleep apnea - Kidney problems - Adrenal gland tumors - Thyroid problems - Certain defects in the blood vessels you have (congenital)... some drugs such as birth control pills, cold drugs, anti-congestion drugs, painkillers and some prescription drugs, illegal drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines, drugs and supplements that can raise your blood pressure... **What is the cause of high blood pressure?** High blood pressure has many reasons... Dr. Leah Mirsafai explains some of these... Aging is one of the factors that increase blood pressure... **Blood pressure in men** is common from the age of 65.... This disease is also seen in women from the age of 65.... But according to the family history and lifestyle of the person, he may get this disease earlier... ### **Geographical area** High blood pressure occurs more in white people and in the elderly.. Serious complications of this disease such as stroke, heart attack and kidney failure are very common.... ### **family history** People who have a family history are more likely to get this disease.... ### **overweight or obesity** The more your weight... you need more blood to supply oxygen and nutrients to your tissues.... with the increase of blood circulation in the veins, the pressure on the walls of the veins increases.... ### **Physical inactivity** People who have little or no physical activity experience a higher heart rate when doing activities. The higher the heart rate or contraction, the more pressure is placed on the arteries. Fred... if you consume too much sodium in your diet It causes the body to retain fluids and the result is high blood pressure.... You must balance the amount of potassium you get in your diet with regard to sodium intake.... If this balance is not maintained, blood pressure may develop.... ### **drinking alcohol** Alcoholic drinks damage the heart over time, and consuming too much of it daily increases blood pressure.... ### **high stress** A lot of stress causes a temporary increase in blood pressure. Diseases such as diabetes, kidney diseases and sleep apnea cause high blood pressure.. Some women develop high blood pressure during pregnancy.... Although high blood pressure is common in adults, children can also suffer from this condition.. Some children with high blood pressure develop heart and kidney diseases.. But many children can harm your body due to bad lifestyle habits such as unhealthy diet, obesity and high blood pressure.. Body Ha... whatever the pressure The higher your blood, the harder it is to control and the more damage it can cause. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to complications such as: ### **heart attack or stroke** High blood pressure can cause hardening and thickening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), which can lead to heart attack, stroke, or other complications... ### **Aneurysm** An increase in blood pressure weakens and bulges blood vessels and creates an aneurysm... If the aneurysm ruptures, it can endanger life... ### **heart failure** The heart has to work harder to pump blood against the increased pressure in your veins... This extra pressure causes the walls of the heart to thicken... Eventually, the thickened muscle may have a hard time pumping enough blood, which can lead to heart failure... Weakened and narrow blood vessels in your kidneys... This can prevent these organs from functioning normally... Thickening, narrowing, or wrinkling of this vessel can lead to vision loss... Complication, it is better blood pressure Check yourself periodically and if you have heart disease, be sure to be under the supervision of the best cardiologist. **Continue reading=> Medicines for heart patients**