Hypertention
Hypertension is the most common condition seen in primary care and leads to myocardial infarction, stroke, renal failure, and death if not detected early and treated appropriately. Patients want to be assured that blood pressure (BP) treatment will reduce their disease burden, while clinicians want guidance on hypertension management using the best scientific evidence.
Our providers utilize evidence-based guidelines for the management of high blood pressure for individual patient.
Hypertension is high blood pressure (BP). Your BP is the force of your blood moving against the walls of your arteries. Hypertension is a BP of 130/80 or higher. Hypertension causes your BP to get so high that your heart has to work much harder than normal. This can cause damage to your heart.
Common symptoms include the following:
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Headache
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Blurred vision
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Chest pain
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Dizziness or weakness
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Trouble breathing
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Nosebleeds
Seek immediate care for the following symptoms:
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Severe headache or vision loss
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Weakness in an arm or leg
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Confusion or difficulty speaking
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Discomfort in your chest that feels like squeezing, pressure, fullness, or pain
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Suddenly feeling lightheaded or trouble breathing
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Pain or discomfort in your back, neck, jaw, stomach, or arm
Treatment for hypertension may include medicine to lower your BP. You may also need to make lifestyle changes. Take your medicine exactly as directed.
Manage hypertension:
Take your BP at home.
• Relax, sitting (feet on floor, back supported) for >5 min
• Should avoid caffeine, exercise, and smoking for at least 30 min
• Ensure empty bladder
• Should not talk during rest period or measurement
• Remove all clothing covering the location of cuff placement