Intensive blood pressure control protects the heart—with no added kidney failure risk detected
High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this extra strain can thicken the heart muscle and narrow the arteries, further complicating cardiovascular health. Even in people with no other health conditions, a 20 mmHg rise in blood pressure doubles the risk of dying from heart disease.
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