Thus, it could increase the risk of cardiovascular problems. What could be the ways to prevent this risk?
Tl;dr
- High blood pressure, a common pathology, increases the risk of cardiovascular accidents.
- Study reveals correlation between throat problems and blood pressure imbalance.
- Throat problems could in the long term increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke.
A silent disease with serious consequences
High blood pressurethe most widespread chronic disease in France, affects nearly 30% of the population. It is characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, causing symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision, or ringing in the ears.
If left untreated, hypertension can lead to serious complications, such as cardiovascular events or kidney failure.
An unexpected symptom
A recent study by the University of Southampton revealed a surprising correlation between throat problems and hypertension. The researchers compared various data from patients with ENT and gastroenterological symptoms.
The results, published in the journal Jama Otolaryngology, indicate that patients with throat problems had a higher resting heart rate and lower blood pressure. “We found that in patients with a throat abnormality, the heart, particularly the baroreflex, is less well controlled”explains Professor Reza Nourei, lead author of the study.
Long-term consequences
This difficulty in regulating blood pressure could in the long term increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. “This likely has an impact on long-term survival. Patients with reduced baroreflex function are more likely to die from a heart attack or stroke in coming years”the scientist is alarmed.
Hence the importance of taking these throat problems into account in the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
