Hypertension – 360 Chronic Care Management

What is Hypertension?

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which measures blood flow through your arteries. Blood pressure rises if blood flow is impaired by narrowing the arteries, often due to accumulated fat buildup on the artery walls. A normal blood pressure measurement for a healthy adult is about 120/80. You have hypertension or high blood pressure if your blood pressure exceeds that.

Causes of Hypertension

Several factors can influence blood pressure, including genetics. A diet high in fat is another common cause of high blood pressure. Lack of exercise contributes to weight gain, which also affects blood pressure.

Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension

Hypertension is known as the “silent killer” because it often produces few noticeable symptoms. If you develop signs or symptoms, they often include:

Dizziness and headaches
Facial flushing
Blood spots in your eyes
Mild chest discomfort

Why You Should Visit 360 Chronic Care Management for Treatment of Hypertension

The medical providers at 360 Chronic Care Management create a person-centered chronic care plan that will help identify your medical condition or issue and any barriers that might affect your health. Your medical provider will also perform a comprehensive clinical review, including monitoring your vital signs. 360 Chronic Care Management works directly with your primary care provider, offering monitoring day and night.

What You Can Do to Prevent and Manage Hypertension

You can take important steps to help keep blood pressure under control. You should:

Avoid tobacco use and limit alcohol consumption
Exercise regularly at least 30 minutes on most days of the week
Limit your intake of salt and caffeine
Eat lean meats like fish and poultry, and avoid red meat
Eat natural foods when you can, and avoid fried, greasy, or fast food
Eat complex carbohydrates like grains and vegetables instead of simple carbohydrates like sugars
Eat low-fat or nonfat dairy products instead of full-fat dairy products
Practice stress management techniques
Check your blood pressure regularly

Want To Know More About Hypertension?

To learn more about the prevention, signs, symptoms, and treatment of hypertension, call the medical providers at 360 Chronic Care Management. You can reach them in either of their two locations in Aiken, SC, or Augusta, GA, by calling (803) 962-9331, so call today.