Yes — high blood pressure negatively affects wound healing from several angles, and it's one of the factors we always assess at BEIT TARIQ Center when treating any chronic wound.
How BP Affects Wounds:
- Microvascular damage: Destroys capillaries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and wounds.
- Atherosclerosis: Accelerates fat buildup in artery walls — reduces perfusion.
- Weakened immunity: Reduced blood flow means fewer immune cells reach the wound site.
- Combined with diabetes: Many BP patients also have diabetes — the dual effect significantly slows healing.
- Venous ulcers: High BP worsens chronic venous insufficiency causing leg ulcers.
What to Do:
- Control BP with medications and lifestyle.
- Check BP at every wound dressing visit.
- Vascular assessment (ABPI) to evaluate perfusion.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we consider BP control a fundamental part of any chronic wound treatment plan.