Can hypertension cause chest pain?

Often, people do not recognise the signs of high blood pressure until they have a stroke or heart attack. ... There are, however, a few symptoms that occur in people with very high blood pressure. These include: chest pain, light-headedness, shortness of breath, tiredness and vision troubles. read more

But high blood pressure can cause several problems, including: Transient ischemic attack (TIA). Sometimes called a ministroke, a transient ischemic (is-KEE-mik) attack is a brief, temporary disruption of blood supply to your brain. read more

High blood pressure; Smoking; Diabetes; Overweight or obesity; Metabolic syndrome; Inactivity; Unhealthy diet; Older age (The risk increases for men after 45 years of age and for women after 55 years of age.) Family history of early heart disease; Diagnosis of Angina All chest pain should be checked out by a healthcare provider. read more