Recognize negative consequences of hypertension in good time

Berlin Charité informs about hypertension
The effects of high blood pressure (hypertension) are extremely far-reaching and often underestimated. Visual disturbances, strokes and heart attacks call the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin as examples of health problems in hypertension. Of the widespread disease in Germany seven out of ten people are affected in the course of their lives. At a special information event at the Berlin Charité, experts will provide detailed information on the early detection and treatment of hypertension on February 11th.

According to the Charité, the health consequences of high blood pressure can be "serious." For example, arterial hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and strokes. However, many people are unaware of their blood pressure levels and, moreover, one in the professional world There was considerable debate as to whether lowering the systolic blood pressure to 120 mmHg instead of 140 mmHg might be useful. At the Berlin Charité, this topic will also be discussed by the high blood pressure specialists at the informational evening of the Department of Nephrology at Campus Benjamin Franklin.

On the information evening on the subject of "hypertension" at the Berlin Charité, interested parties can directly contact the experts. (Image: Gina Sanders / fotolia.com)

Furthermore, answers to questions about the development of hypertension and its effects on the organism should be given on the informational evening and new treatment approaches should be presented. "All interested are cordially invited to participate in the information and discussion forum", so the message of the Charité. Registration by e-mail, registration form or by telephone will be requested.