Hypertension and Stroke Explained by Dr Sameer Gupta Director Cardiac Cath Lab, Metro Group

High blood pressure damages arteries that can lead to conditions where they can burst or clog more easily. Weakened arteries in the brain put you at a high risk of stroke which is why it is important to manage high blood pressure to reduce the chance of having a stroke. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain is no longer getting the blood and oxygen it needs, so it starts to die. Your lifestyle, certain health conditions and family history can increase your Hypertension and Stroke. Learn more about these risk factors from Dr Sameer Gupta Director of Cardiac Cath Lab, Metro Group. Click here to know more about the doctor: Visit our website to know more about Metro Group of Hospitals and its facilities. #HypertensionAndStroke #RiskFactorsForHeartDisease #PreventHeartDisease #CardiacArrest #highbloodpressure #bphigh #Metro #MetroGroup #DrSamee