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Does Hypertension Lead To Heart Attack?

hi this is siva from chennai.... three weeks back my father was died because of sudden heart attack with stroke. we tried to save by taking him to the nearest hosipital but could not. the reports was given after the first aid. it is mention like he got hypertension.
Mon, 20 May 2019
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Hi,

Yes, severe hypertension can cause heart attack and internal bleeding, so hypertensive people must adjust their blood pressure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Does Hypertension Lead To Heart Attack?

Hi, Yes, severe hypertension can cause heart attack and internal bleeding, so hypertensive people must adjust their blood pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist