Dr. Maxim Yarovo
y, senior analyst at Internal Medicine Laboratory No. 2 at Pirogov University, reported that high blood pressure increases the risk of myocardial infarction and other serious diseases.
Therefore, he emphasizes that ignoring high blood pressure can be life-threatening, noting that many patients mistakenly believe that high blood pressure levels can be "tolerated" without treatment.
He said: "High blood pressure is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases in the world, and it often affects the elderly. But anyone with a blood pressure reading higher than 140/90 mmHg should consult a doctor for the necessary examinations. All patients diagnosed with high blood pressure should adhere to taking their prescribed medications. Many people mistakenly believe that high blood pressure can be lived with, but this belief is completely incorrect, as it represents a risk factor for many serious diseases, including myocardial infarction and acute stroke."
He pointed out that the main goal of treatment is to maintain blood pressure within normal limits using appropriate medications.
According to him, when a severe case of high blood pressure is diagnosed, self-treatment or taking fast-acting blood pressure-lowering drugs without consulting a doctor should be avoided, as this may lead to serious health complications.
