All diseases
Hypertension
The role of the heart and the vessels is to provide blood and nutrients to all organs of the human body. In order to ensure sufficient perfusion, an adequate blood pressure must be maintained. If the blood pressure is too high, however, pathological changes appear in the target organs which may have dire consequences.
High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition where the measured systemic arterial blood pressure consistently exceeds the agreed-upon normal values (more than 140 mmHg systolic and 90 mmHg diastolic). Hypertension is considered the main culprit for the development of cardiovascular diseases which are the most common cause of death in the developed world. It could be named "a silent killer" since years or decades may pass before the symptoms of disease become apparent. By then, unfortunately, many organs have already suffered severe and irreparable damage.
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Your personal genetic analysis has shown that you run a slightly decreased risk for the development of hypertension. The risk is still relatively high since 40% of adults have hypertension. Just by choosing an appropriate lifestyle you can do much towards prevention of hypertension. It is essential to maintain a normal body weight, restrict the consumption of salt and stay physically active. If these measures do not suffice or you are unable to implement them, you need to take efficient medication against hypertension (taken singly or in combination). Blood pressure lowering is essential in order to minimize the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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The influence of genes
Moderate
Hypertension belongs to diseases whose appearance is attributable to the genes to a moderate degree. Heritability of these diseases is usually not above 25%. This class includes diseases that are triggered by environmental factors, while the genes determine the individual's resistance against these triggering factors.