Half of primary hypertension patients lack family history, says cardiologist
Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer says 50% of primary hypertension patients have no reported family history of the condition, highlighting the disease’s complexity.
Dr. Khaled Al-Nimr, a cardiologist and arterial catheterization expert, has revealed that half of primary hypertension patients do not have a known family history of the disease. This discovery underscores the complex nature of hypertension, which is not solely linked to genetic predisposition. On the X social media platform, Dr. Al-Nimr shared that the heart's strength is not evenly distributed between its right and left sides.
The left side of the heart faces the challenge of managing the high pressure of systemic circulation, while the right side must flexibly expand to accommodate the increased volume of returning blood. Following a heart attack and the insertion of a stent, patients are at a 20% risk of experiencing another cardiac event within the first year, even when strictly following medical treatment.
This data emphasizes that hypertension is a multifaceted condition that requires a comprehensive pharmaceutical approach for effective management.
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