Identifying Potential Complications in Hypertension

The nurse is reviewing a patient’s history who has a diagnosis of hypertension and is being treated with multiple antihypertensive medications. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the patient has been experiencing symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and occasional palpitations. Additionally, the patient has a history of myocardial infarction. These findings raise concerns regarding potential complications.

In relation to the patient's risk factors, the nurse recognizes that a specific potential complication associated with these symptoms and the patient's past medical history is __________ .