Scientists from the University of New South Wales in Australia found that hypertension in people aged 55 and under increases the likelihood of heart attack and stroke as the body ages. However, lowering blood pressure at later ages does not eliminate the risks. Research results published In the journal PLOS One.
It is stated that monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels is not a priority for many young people. Scientists conducted a study of nearly 300,000 people under the age of 55 to find out how high blood pressure and excess low-density lipoprotein affect health as we age.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels were measured in 136,648 participants, systolic blood pressure was measured in 135,431, and coronary heart disease risk was assessed in 24,052 participants. The analysis found that high systolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol concentrations in people ages 55 and younger may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and heart attack.
LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is a molecule that carries cholesterol in the bloodstream. They have the ability to form plaques by settling on the walls of blood vessels.
Scientists have also found that attempts to lower blood pressure and thus improve health later in life are ineffective in preventing cardiovascular disease.
Previous scientists warned about the fragility of heart health.
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Source: Gazeta
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