
Does High BP Lead To Brain Aneurysm?

I'm a 34 year old who (just this year as far as I know...longest it could have been going on was maybe two years I would think) had some prehypertensive readings (many over 120/80 but below 140/90, and a few across the border of hypertensive, though not many...usually it was the diastolic that was over 90 - systolic rarely hit 140 [happened once or twice during a panic attack]). Through lifestyle modifications (moderating alcohol, regular exercise, trying to eat healthier) as well as supplements (2g fish oil, garlic, CoQ10, grape seed extract, celery seed extract, apple cider vinegar, a bit of cayenne and ginger, possibly adding mushroom complex [reishi, shiitake, maitake]), I've gotten that down to a generally healthy level (and sometimes below 120/80...with the average falling at or below that usually...occasionally a point or two above but not much).
Anxiety also came into play, and I suspect my blood pressure may have been slightly lower than my readings, because I always had slight panic when I took it (which I've adjusted to now since I've gotten used to it and it's improved, so I don't generally have panic attack feelings when taking it anymore).
A grandparent died after a brain hemorrhage/aneurysm, and I'm wondering if being prehypertensive/borderline hypertensive for a little bit (up to a couple years, but I think less than that), but now having it under control, could have started an aneurysm or increased my future risk for hemorrhage/aneurysm, or if it's unlikely I caused a problem.
Thanks much for your help!
Aneurysm or brain haemorrhage are unlikely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your clinical details.
I am glad to note that you have successfully managed to bring down your blood pressure to good normal levels with non-pharamacological means (diet and exercises).
At these levels of blood pressure, there is no risk of brain haemorrhage.
Also, these BP readings would not increase your chances of having a brain aneurysm.
So, I would request you to stop worrying and lead a happy life.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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