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Ways to Keep Your High Blood Pressure in Check

It will be best to talk to your primary care physician for any adult health care, New York City needs including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, HIV, obesity, Hep C and more.

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Ways to Keep Your High Blood Pressure in Check

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  1. Ways to Keep Your High Blood Pressure in Check

  2. High blood pressure (HBP) is the leading cause of heart disease, which in turn, increases the risk for cardiac emergencies, such as a cardiac arrest or heart attack. Nearly 50 million Americans have high blood pressure, and more than half of all women over age 60 have it. The risk is higher for individuals who are overweight, have a family history, and those whose normal blood pressure is naturally high.

  3. HBP is commonly referred to as the "silent killer" as it can lead to serious illness—and even death—if left untreated, why “silent” because it usually has no identifying signs or symptoms. Yes, you read that right, high blood pressure can exist for years without any noticeable symptoms. If left undiagnosed and untreated, HBP can lead to serious complications, such as kidney damage, heart attack or stroke, aneurysm, heart failure.

  4. It’s mainly during a routine examination that people discover that they have the condition. Another common time it is discovered is during a woman’s first perinatal visit to an obstetrician since regular visits to the doctor aren’t usually a priority for most women, let alone new mothers. It is essential that everyone has their BP measured at regular intervals, routine blood pressure screening is important for all adults over the age of 18. The test gives two numbers- the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure. 120/80 mm Hg (millimetres of mercury) is normal adult blood pressure.

  5. Keeping your high blood pressure in check: 1. Exercise regularly 2. Lose weight if you are overweight 3. Reduce sodium intake 4. Take medicines if prescribed 5. Limit alcohol consumption

  6. If you’re following a diet to help manage your condition, be sure to steer clear of alcohol, salt and fats (saturated and trans fats are bad for both the heart and blood vessels). DASH eating plan is recommended by doctors if you want a more structured way to dive into a diet for controlling your BP.

  7. It is often seen that many women take blood pressure drugs, but still have high blood pressure, especially older women. Reasons are many ranging from not taking medicines as prescribed, to taking incorrect amounts or at the wrong times. Sometimes a drug may not lower their BP enough. It’s advisable that you consult with your doctor about your BP level, who will most likely prescribe medicines or lifestyle changes for better health.

  8. It will be best to talk to your primary care physician for any adult health care, New York City needs including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, HIV, obesity, Hep C and more.

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