A narrative review of prehypertension and the cardiovascular system: effects and potential pathogenic mechanisms.

ABSTRACT: In 1939, Robinson and Brucer first proposed the concept of prehypertension (PHTN), which was defined as a systolic blood pressure of 120-139 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mmHg. PHTN is a major global health risk that adversely affects human health, especially the cardiovascular system. People with PHTN have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction and total cardiovascular events. However, there are few systematic summaries of the relationship between PHTN and the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, because the definition of 'normal BP' and the advantages of more intensive BP control remain unclear, there is no consensus on optimal interventions. In an attempt to provide information for clinicians or

SUBMITTER: Zhao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7867937 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature