Stress, risk factor for high blood pressure, sudden death, says Cardiologist
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Gerald Edeh, has identified stress as a major cause of high blood pressure which led to stroke and heart attack as well as resulting in sudden death among Nigerian adults.
Penpushing reports that Ede made this known during an interview, on Thursday in Lagos explaining that research has shown that long-term anxiety or emotional stress can increase the risk for sudden cardiac death
“Research suggests that long-term anxiety or emotional stress can increase the risk for sudden cardiac death. For a person living with chronic stress, the result can be chest pain, irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke’, he stated
Penpushing further reports that the cardiologist who works with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), pointed out that mental health instability, often triggered by the economic situation and hardships in the country, could equally cause high blood pressure.
The Consultant added that the economic situation in the country was not favourable, particularly, to the common man, lamenting that the masses were suffering, which predisposes them to high blood pressure as well as suicidal thoughts.
Penpushing also reports that Edeh, however, urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to stabilise the economy and provide the citizens with the basic necessities of life, stressing that this will go a long way to ease burden of Nigerians.
“This will go a long way to ease whole lots of burden on the citizens and equally reduce stress in the country. Obviously, there’s too much stress in the country, which is already taking a toll on the lives of the citizens. In view of the high cost of living, people toil day and night to make a living’, he said.
‘They go to bed late, and as early as 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., they have jumped out of the bed in order to meet up with the days’ activities. For residents in cities like Lagos, they leave home very early in order not to be trapped in traffic gridlock”, he added
Penpushing reports that Edeh, equally explained that prolonged stress reduces the body’s immune system, pointing out that too much and accumulated stress affects both mental and physical health, stating that many people had suddenly slumped and died due to accumulated stress.
Meanwhile, the Consultant Cardiologist advised that people should pay attention to their health, prioritise sleep and rest; pointing out and emphasizing that they are fundamental to good health.
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