High blood pressure is caused by the brain

A new study suggests that the causes of blood pressure are caused by the brain, not the problems related to finding, kidney or blood vessels.

Scientists at the University of Bristol say these findings may open up new treatments for the disease. In some countries, the rate of people with blood pressure is quite high . 1 in 5 people has blood pressure!

They discovered a protein called JAM-1 was the cause of the phenomenon. This protein prevents white blood cells from interfering with blood vessels. And as a result, the brain receives very little oxygen.

Studies in mice by Professor Julian Paton and colleagues point out that JAM-one is all about high blood pressure. But the specific mechanisms they still don't know well. And scientists are conducting research on the human brain to find out more.

High blood pressure is caused by the brain, not by the heart or blood .(Photo: asnc.org)

However, Professor Graham MacGregor, president of the Blood Pressure Association (the organization that helps patients with blood pressure disease), warned that the study is only in its early stages and needs to be studied carefully. more.

He said that the drugs that treat blood pressure currently prescribed by doctors are very effective. The patient should take the medication as directed by the doctor and combine it with a healthy lifestyle.

Although high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can cause headaches, dizziness or visual problems, most people don't show these very obvious symptoms. .

High blood pressure can cause heart attacks and strokes and cause kidney damage. And if lifestyle changes are not effective, patients can still use the drugs available to control their condition.

Manh Duc