Blood pressure is the force that the blood exerts on the blood vessel wall. When this force or pressure is
excessive, we call it hypertension. Thus, in hypertensive people, the excessive pressure with which the blood
reaches the different organs slowly damages them. And this damage is mainly exerted on the cardiovascular
system (heart and arteries), favoring cardiovascular diseases, such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, and chronic
kidney disease. Worldwide, it is precisely that cardiovascular diseases are responsible for the majority of
premature deaths.
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