Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms Underpinning Hypertension

Biochemical and physiological
mechanism underpinning
hypertension

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Hypertension is a condition when blood pressure is too high. Hypertension (High Blood
Pressure) is a common state in which there is a long term force of blood against arterial blood
vessel walls is so high that it can be fatal and can eventually cause health problems, for instance
heart diseases. Blood pressure is both determined by quantity of blood that heart pumps and there
is resistance in amount of blood flowing in arteries. In this essay, biochemical and physiological
mechanism underpinning hypertension will be covered with incidences and prevalences of
hypertension. Causes of hypertension by reference to relevant biochemical and physiological
mechanisms will also be covered in this essay (Al Attar and et. al., 2022). This essay will also
comprise references and relevant authoritative guidelines and scientific literature and possible
role of both diet and exercise in management of hypertension. Role of both diet and exercise in
management of hypertension will also be mentioned in essay.
TASK 1
Hypertension, also known as raised blood pressure o high blood pressure which is a
condition in which blood vessels have consistently elevated blood pressure. Blood is carried
from heart to all different parts of body in blood vessels. Every time the heart beats, it pumps
blood into blood vessels and process goes on. As hypertension is a serious health disease
worldwide and operationally known as resting systolic/diastolic blood pressure greater than
140/90 mm Hg. High blood pressure or hypertension causes hardening and thickening of blood
vessels which is arteries and this condition is known as atherosclerosis (Chung and et. al., 2021).
As heart pressurises blood vessels to pump blood to rest of the body, it can lead to heart attacks,
related heart strokes, or other complications related to heart. Increased or raised blood pressure
can lead to blood vessels weakening and bulging, which ultimately leads to formation of
Aneurysm. Id an Aneurysm ruptures, then this condition can be life threatening for patient
(Oliveros and et. al., 2020). The common symptoms of high blood pressure or hypertension
includes fatigue, nausea, shortening in breaths, headaches, excessive sweating, heart palpitations,
light-headedness, related irregular heart beats and issuances related to visions, and confusion in
functioning. These symptoms may be serious for patient in cases and so should be provided with
proper medical attention and medical warrant prompt care. Biochemical testing involves serving
to identification in those who are hypertensive and also who are at higher risk on basis of
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