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25 Year Cardiology Study Links Prehypertension in Young Adults to Heart Problems Later in Life

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Dr. Freeman shares what young adults can do now to prevent heart problems later in life.

What are the results of this 25 year cardiology study linking prehypertension in young adults and heart problems later in life?

Prehypertension can lead to adaptive changes that result in structural alterations in the cardiovascular system, including heart muscle structure, coronary vasculature, and conduction system of the heart over time. Structural changes eventually lead to functional changes resulting in disease: coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure.

What does this study mean for young adults?
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