Key Points
Diastolic blood pressure, or the bottom number that you get while measuring blood pressure, is no less important that the systolic blood pressure reading and can tell a lot about your overall health..
If you monitor blood pressure at home and consistently notice high diastolic readings, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation and guidance on how to manage it through lifestyle changes or medication if necessary..
Complications of high diastolic blood pressure. Dr V. Rajasekhar, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Certified Specialist for TAVR (Percutaneous Trans Aortic Valve Replacement), Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad says when the diastolic reading consistently exceeds 90 mm Hg, it is referred to as diastolic hypertension...
It puts additional strain on your heart and can lead to conditions like coronary artery disease and heart attacks. 2. Stroke risk: High diastolic blood pressure can increase the risk of stroke..
When blood pressure is consistently high, it can damage blood vessels in the brain, leading to the formation of blood clots or ruptures in the vessels. 3. Kidney damage: The kidneys play a vital role in regulating blood pressure. Prolonged high diastolic pressure can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys, potentially leading to chronic kidney disease..
