High Blood Pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

6. Why is it so important to control my blood pressure? - cont'd

High blood pressure can cause

• blood vessels in your kidneys to narrow, which can cause kidney failure, and blood vessels in your eyes to burst or bleed, which may cause vision changes and can result in blindness.
• arteries throughout your body to "harden" faster, especially those in your heart, brain, kidneys, and legs. This can cause a heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.