Question

Which of the following is a complication of untreated hypertension?

• A. Hypoglycemia
• B. Heart failure
• C. Hyperthyroidism
• D. Osteoarthritis

Hint:

Hypertension damages heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes — “target organ damage.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Chronic untreated hypertension increases afterload on the heart, leading to left ventricular hypertrophy and eventually heart failure. It can also cause stroke, chronic kidney disease, and retinopathy.
- Hypoglycemia is unrelated.
- Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disorder, not a direct hypertension complication.
- Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease unrelated to blood pressure.