Hypertension Care

Hypertension care involves managing high blood pressure through lifestyle changes, medications, and regular monitoring to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications. It focuses on maintaining optimal blood pressure levels for long-term heart health.

1. PURPOSE-

   1. Reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage by keeping blood pressure under control.
   2. Helps manage symptoms like headaches and fatigue, allowing patients to lead a healthier lifestyle.
   3. Ensures proper use of medications to achieve and maintain target blood pressure levels.
   4. Tracks blood pressure changes over time for timely adjustments in treatment and care.
   
   

   HOW IT WORKS –

   1. Regularly tracks blood pressure to assess effectiveness of treatment and make necessary adjustments.
   2. Uses prescribed medications to control blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart.
   3. Encourages a healthy diet, exercise, and stress management to naturally lower blood pressure.
   4. Involves regular check-ups with healthcare providers to monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
   
   

   TYPES –

    Essential Hypertension: High blood pressure with no identifiable cause, often related to genetics or lifestyle factors.

   Secondary Hypertension: High blood pressure caused by underlying conditions like kidney disease, hormonal disorders, or certain medications.

   Resistant Hypertension: High blood pressure that remains uncontrolled despite the use of multiple medications.

    Isolated Systolic Hypertension: A condition where only the systolic number (upper reading) is elevated, common in older adults.