Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) - Health Tips

Many people who have hypertension – or high blood pressure – don’t know it. It usually has no symptoms. Between 20 and 50 percent of natural deaths can be linked to this silent killer.

When you have hypertension, your blood vessels become constricted, causing your heart to pump harder to push blood through your body. That, in turn, makes your blood press with greater force against vessel walls. Over time, fatty deposits may build up, hardening your arteries. Your heart must labor even harder to pump blood through hardened arteries.

Obesity, smoking, diabetes, taking birth control pills and a high-fat, high-salt diet are among the factors that can lead to high blood pressure.

Some risk factors – like being male or having a family history of early heart attack or stroke – are inherited. AIM has the expertise and equipment to identify your risk of high blood pressure and to help you cope if you have it.

Sometimes, the disease can be managed by lifestyle changes. In other cases, medication may be prescribed. You can count on AIM to help you keep your blood pressure under control.

High Blood Pressure is known as the "silent killer". It is important to have your blood pressure checked even if you feel well. Many people do not have symptoms when their blood pressure is high. Schedule a visit with your Primary MD for screening today!

Hypertension is known as the silent killer. Have your blood pressure checked twice a year and avoid stressors known to elevate blood pressure. 

Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is dangerous if uncontrolled. Over time, uncontrolled hypertension can damage your heart, kidneys, and even lead to a stroke...and possibly death. See your healthcare provider today and take control of your blood pressure. 

We can partner with you to get your blood pressure under control. Lifestyle changes are the first place to start. Improving your diet, being more physically active, limiting your intake of sodium and reducing alcohol consumption can make a signficant difference in controlling your blood pressure. Take your medications exactly as prescribed, but be sure to let us know if you are having any side effects or problems obtaining your medication. Monitoring your medication compliance, medication effectiveness and potential side effects are an important part of your treatment plan that we must do together. Monitor you blood pressure and keep a log of these measurements to bring to your appointments. 

Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure. Normal blood pressure ranges from a systolic of 90-130 and a diastolic 55-80.  Know your numbers have your blood pressure checked frequently. Exercise, drink 6-8oz glasses of water daily, and follow the DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet.

High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.

Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.

You can have high blood pressure (hypertension) for years without any symptoms. Even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and your heart continues and can be detected. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke.

High blood pressure generally develops over many years, and it affects nearly everyone eventually. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be easily detected. And once you know you have high blood pressure, you can work with your provider to control it..

Most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels.

A few people with high blood pressure may have headaches, shortness of breath or nosebleeds, but these signs and symptoms aren't specific and usually don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life-threatening stage.

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Do not stop your hypertensive medication before consulting with your doctor. 

• Eat a low salt diet. 
• Don't add salt to meals. 
• Increase fresh fruits and vegetables. 
• Avoid/Reduce use canned and processed foods. 

High blood pressure does not always cause symptoms. Keep regular appointments with your healthcare provider to make sure your blood pressure stays at a healthy level.

Keeping your blood pressure at recommended guideline levels will help prevent heart disease, kidney and eye disease. Many non-medicinal changes can be employed to help prevent organ damage in addition to pharmaceutical options. Prevention is key!

For better blood pressure control, reduce your intake of sodium by taking into account not just added salt but also packaged foods and condiments. Check food labels! If you have high blood pressure, your entire day's intake should not exceed 1500mg of sodium. Remember to discuss blood pressure measurements and goals with your primary care provider during your next office visit. Your heart health depends on it!