Hypertension

Hypertension is a disease that occurs without symptoms and increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. At Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, Nchang Taka, MD, and the team takes a preventive approach to heart health, creating individualized hypertension treatment plans that improve overall health. For hypertension management from the cardiology experts who put your health first, call or schedule an appointment online today.

What is hypertension?

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is a chronic health condition that develops when the force of blood against the blood vessel walls is regularly higher than normal. 

It’s normal for your blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day. But when the force is consistently too high, it damages the blood vessels, causing them to stiffen and narrow.

The stiffening and narrowing of your blood vessels make it harder for your heart to adequately pump blood throughout your body, causing it to pump harder. 

What are health complications of hypertension?

Hypertension is called the silent killer because it develops without causing symptoms, and when left undiagnosed and untreated, may seriously harm your health. Complications related to hypertension include:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Heart failure
• Kidney disease
• Vascular dementia
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Damage to the eyes

Your primary care provider checks your blood pressure every time you come in for care. They may diagnose you with hypertension if you have two elevated blood pressure readings at two separate visits. 

Because hypertension significantly affects heart and vascular health, the team at Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic provides evaluations and treatment.

What can I expect during a hypertension evaluation?

You can expect a patient-centered exam when you visit Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic for help managing your hypertension. The team focuses on preventing heart and vascular diseases in people at risk. 

They review your medical history and ask about your blood pressure readings and the types of medication you take. They also ask about your usual diet, exercise habits, and stressors. The team performs a physical exam and may run diagnostic tests to confirm or rule out cardiovascular conditions like PAD or heart failure.

What are the treatments for hypertension?

The team at Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic individualizes your hypertension treatment plan, focusing on your whole health, not your diagnosis. First, they encourage healthy lifestyle habits like eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight.

The team may also recommend blood pressure medication to improve your numbers or perform interventional procedures at their cath lab to treat any cardiovascular complications related to your hypertension.

The goal of your plan is to improve your blood pressure numbers in a way that benefits your overall health. Call Heart Vascular And Vein Care Clinic or schedule your hypertension consultation online today.