Introduction

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart become stiff and narrow. This increases resistance to blood flow and makes it harder for your heart to pump enough oxygen-rich blood around your body. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes if left untreated. If you have high blood pressure, there are several lifestyle changes you can make—including quitting smoking, losing weight if necessary, and reducing salt intake—to control your symptoms and lower your risk of developing future health problems associated with this condition.

Hypertension is a condition in which a person’s blood pressure remains abnormally high for a long time.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. It can be controlled by lifestyle changes and medications.

• Lifestyle changes include:
• eating healthy foods with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein;
• limiting sodium (salt) in your diet;
• cutting down on alcohol;
• Medications include:

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but some people may experience headaches or nosebleeds.

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but some people may experience headaches or nosebleeds. If you have symptoms, you should see a doctor. Doctors can measure your blood pressure and determine if it’s high by using a stethoscope to listen to the sound of your heartbeat at various points along the artery.

The most common treatment for high blood pressure is medication that lowers the force with which your heart muscle contracts (this is called vasodilation), lowers how fast your heart beats per minute (this is called bradycardia), or both. This reduces resistance in arteries and helps prevent damage from occurring there. Medications include thiazide diuretics (these work by increasing urine production) or calcium channel blockers (these work by relaxing smooth muscles in arterial walls).

In most cases, doctors cannot determine the exact cause of hypertension.

Blood pressure is a measurement of the force that blood exerts against the walls of the arteries, as reported by the heart. Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers, such as 120 over 80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). The first number is called systolic blood pressure and represents the peak pressure in an artery when your heart pumps blood. The second number, diastolic blood pressure, represents the lowest amount of force exerted while your heart rests between beats.

Hypertension occurs when your resting or active blood pressures are consistently higher than normal—approximately 140/90 mm Hg or higher for most people 20 years old or older.

People who have a family history of hypertension are at an increased risk of developing the condition.

People who have a family history of hypertension are at an increased risk of developing the condition.

There are many different types of blood pressure medications, and each is prescribed based on your individual needs. There is no one cure for high blood pressure, but there are many ways to control it.

Here are some tips for monitoring your own blood pressure:

• Use a proper monitor that fits you well and feels comfortable in your hands—this will make it easier to keep track of readings throughout the day, even when you’re not feeling great!

Other risk factors for hypertension include obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking.

Other risk factors for hypertension include obesity, excessive alcohol consumption and smoking. A family history of high blood pressure is another risk factor. Age, race and gender are also factors that may contribute to high blood pressure.

Other factors that may be involved in the development of hypertension include diet; stress; medication use; lack of exercise; a high salt intake; a high caffeine intake; or a high cholesterol level.

Some people can find it difficult to control their blood pressure levels, even though they make lifestyle changes, such as exercising and eating healthily.

Even though you make healthy changes to your lifestyle, such as exercising and eating healthily, it is possible that your blood pressure levels may not come down to normal. This can be frustrating for both yourself and your doctor. The good news is that there are ways to help control hypertension.

The main thing you need to do is find out if there are any other medical conditions which could be causing the high blood pressure readings. These include:

• Kidney disease
• Heart disease or heart failure
• Aortic aneurysm (a bulge in a part of the artery)

Conclusion

Hypertension is a serious condition that can lead to other health problems such as heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. It’s important to visit your doctor regularly so they can monitor your blood pressure levels and ensure that they remain within normal limits. If you have any concerns about your own blood pressure or want more information about how we can help, please contact us today!