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Around every third German adult suffers from high blood pressure.
From retirement age, it is even two thirds of people.
Because the symptoms often show up late, many people do not even suspect that they are suffering from dangerous conditions.
Because hypertension, as the specialist calls it, is associated with a greatly increased risk of diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems and blindness.
Another dreaded complication is the so-called heart failure.
The organ is so tired and "worn out" by working against the high pressure in the vessels that it increasingly loses its strength.
The result: it is no longer able to pump sufficient blood into the body.
An estimated 1.5 million people in Germany suffer from this so-called heart failure.
Heart transplant as a last resort
Other possible causes for the decrease in pumping performance are, for example: heart attack, myocarditis or arrhythmias.
Physical training or tablets often help.
In the worst case, the weakness can worsen to the point that an artificial heart or even a transplant may be necessary.
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