HYPERTENSION (High Blood Pressure)
Hypertension is when the pressure in your blood vessels is consistently higher than it should be. You goal blood pressure is determined depending on your age, your health status, and other factors. To make it even more confusing there is not agreement on blood pressure goals between the major medical associations that provide recommendations. At Florida Primary Care and Sports Medicine we will develop a blood pressure goal that is safe and appropriate for you.
Hypertension Facts:
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1. Approximately 1 out of 3 adults have high blood pressure in USA
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2. Only 54% of adults with hypertension have it under control
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3. Many youth are now being diagnosed with hypertension
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4. Hypertension is listed as contributing cause in1,000 deaths per day
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5. 1 out of 5 adults who have hypertension don't know that they have it
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6. Simply reducing salt could reduce blood pressure in 11 million cases per year.
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Most of the time there are no symptoms letting you know that your blood pressure is out of normal range. With regular visits we can make sure that your blood pressure doesn't go from normal to abnormal without you knowing it. Don't put off seeing your doctor, there is a reason why hypertension is called the silent killer. You may go years or even decades without knowing that your blood pressure is high if you are not seeing your doctor regularly.
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The first step in treating a person with high blood pressure should involve evaluating their eating habits and activity level.
We would like to help improve your hypertension without pharmaceuticals when possible. However, when your blood pressure cannot be controlled with diet and exercise then medications will be used to maintain the blood pressure in YOUR optimal range.
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Did you know?
Hypertension is a SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTING factor to
HEART ATTACKS, STROKES,
and other health threats.
Your treatment at Florida Primary Care and Sports Medicine will involve a exercise prescription and general eating plan. For some individuals this first step will lead to weight loss and reduced blood pressures without the need for medications.