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[Impact of arterial hypertension on the central nervous system]
V J González Ramallo1, A Muiño Míguez, J García Castaño
1Sección de Medicina de Urgencias, Hospital General Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense Madrid.
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Arterial hypertension significantly increases the risk of cerebrovascular diseases, leading to costly health issues. Managing blood pressure is key to preventing these conditions and their impact on the brain.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Abstract:
Cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) entail high costs associated to therapies, hospitalizations and disabilities. Arterial hypertension (AHT) is the major modifiable risk factor for the development of all types of CVDs (cerebrovascular accidents, vascular dementias, etc.). The increase of arterial pressure causes functional and anatomical changes in the cerebral circulation which facilitate the development of CVDs. The time of evolution and the severity of the AHT, as well as the associated vascular risk factors, will determine its impact on the central nervous system.