Half of primary hypertension patients lack family history, says cardiologist

Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer, consultant in cardiology and arterial catheterization, stated that 50% of primary hypertension patients do not have a reported family history of the condition.

Al-Nemer added on the X platform that the strength of the heart is not equal between the right and left sides, as the left side deals with the high pressure of the systemic circulation, while the right side must expand easily to accommodate increased returning blood volume.

He continued that after a heart attack and stent placement, the risk of another cardiac event within the first year is 20% among high-risk patients, even with adherence to treatment. This, he said, indicates that the disease is latent, has multiple aspects, and must be treated from several medical angles.