Hypertension Wreaks Havoc on the Brain Before Blood Pressure Ever Rises

Hypertension Wreaks Havoc on the Brain Before Blood Pressure Ever Rises

A new study shows that hypertension quietly disrupts brain cells and blood-vessel integrity well before blood pressure spikes. Hypertension can begin harming blood vessels, brain cells and white matter long before a rise in blood pressure is detected, according to a new preclinical investigation from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. These early effects may help [...]

Hypertension Affects the Brain Much Earlier than Expected

Hypertension impairs blood vessels, neurons and white matter in the brain well before the condition causes a measurable rise in blood pressure, according to a new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

High blood pressure may harm the brain long before you notice it

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an important discovery about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Their research shows that hypertension may begin harming the brain long before blood pressure readings actually rise. This means damage may already be happening inside the brain even when a person’s blood pressure still looks normal on […] The post High blood pressure may harm the brain long before you notice it appeared f…

Hypertension affects brain much earlier than expected

Hypertension may impair the brain far earlier than previously understood -- even before a measurable rise in blood pressure occurs -- according to a new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine. The changes help explain why hypertension is a major risk factor for developing cognitive disorders, such as vascular cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.