If you’re suffering from high blood pressure, we can help you at Heart of Dixie Cardiology with a diagnosis and treatment plan. With locations in Cedar City, UT; Mesquite, NV; St. George, UT; and Kanab, UT, contact your nearest location for an appointment to treat your hypertension.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition where the force of your blood against the walls of your arteries can lead to additional health problems, one of which being heart disease. Blood pressure is typically determined by the amount of blood your heart is pumping and the resistance of blood flow in your arteries. The narrower your arteries are and the more blood being pumped will result in a higher blood pressure.
There are many risk factors of high blood pressure, which include the following:
Being 65 or older
Obesity
Tobacco and alcohol use
Too much sodium in your diet
Those with African heritage are more likely to be at risk
Not being physically active
Too little potassium in your diet
Stress
Having a family history of hypertension
High blood pressure often comes with little or no signs and symptoms, even if a person has extremely high blood pressure. Some symptoms that may occur include:
Even if a person is diagnosed with high blood pressure, they may not experience any of these symptoms until their condition reaches extreme severity. Even then, symptoms may not be present.
High blood pressure is typically diagnosed through a physical exam, reviewing your medical history, and measuring your blood pressure. Blood pressure is typically measured with an inflatable cuff that is placed around your arm. This pressure-measuring gauge will measure your blood pressure to determine if it is normal or high. Your blood pressure can fall into one of many different categories, ranging from normal to hypertension crisis.
High blood pressure is typically treated through lifestyle changes and medications. Some changes that you can make to your life to help with your blood pressure include eating heart-healthy foods, engaging in regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight, and limiting alcohol consumption. Many different types of medications can be prescribed to treat blood pressure. The type of medication you receive will depend on your diagnosis and other factors, such as age.
If you’re experiencing signs of high blood pressure or have recently measured your blood pressure and have hypertension, be sure to visit us at Heart of Dixie Cardiology. We can help to diagnose the type of hypertension you are suffering from and develop a healthy treatment plan to help bring your blood pressure down to normal levels. Contact your nearest location today to schedule an appointment with us!
High blood pressure is typically treated through lifestyle changes and medications. Some changes that you can make to your life to help with your blood pressure include eating heart-healthy foods, engaging in regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight, and limiting alcohol consumption. Many different types of medications can be prescribed to treat blood pressure. The type of medication you receive will depend on your diagnosis and other factors, such as age.
If you’re experiencing signs of high blood pressure or have recently measured your blood pressure and have hypertension, be sure to visit us at Heart of Dixie Cardiology. We can help to diagnose the type of hypertension you are suffering from and develop a healthy treatment plan to help bring your blood pressure down to normal levels. Contact your nearest location today to schedule an appointment with us!
Heart of Dixie Cardiology is a specialty subset of the Revere Health group. We have over a dozen cardiology providers throughout our locations to give you the specialized heart care that you deserve.
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