Nassau County High Blood Pressure Specialist
What is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently too high. Over time, this can put extra strain on your heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and other serious health problems. Many people with high blood pressure don’t experience symptoms, which is why it’s often called the “silent killer.” Regular monitoring and lifestyle changes, along with medical treatment if needed, can help keep your blood pressure under control.
What is Hypertension?
Hypertension is high blood pressure that continues for an extended period. It’s possible to have high blood pressure but not hypertension. For example, if a person has extreme stress that causes their blood pressure to rise dramatically but it settles to normal ranges a day later, they don’t have hypertension.
Why Does High Blood Pressure Occur?
The cause of this can vary widely. It’s quite common for people who have higher blood pressure to also have several of the risk factors that predispose them toward this condition. These risk factors include age, poor diet, a lethargic lifestyle, and being overweight or obese. Blood pressure can temporarily spike in times of great stress, as well. It also appears that the tendency towards high blood pressure may run in some families.
What is a Normal Blood Pressure Reading?
Normal blood pressure is under 120/80 mmHg. People with blood pressure readings of 120-139/80-89 mmHg have borderline high blood pressure. Blood pressure is high when the reading is over 140/90 mmHg.
How are Readings Done?
Blood pressure is checked by the doctor, nurse, or medical assistant. A machine called a sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure using an inflatable cuff that is placed on the patient’s upper arm. The blood pressure reading takes just a minute or so. This reading is typically done every time a patient visits their doctor.
What Health Problems Can Result From High Blood Pressure?
If not addressed medically, it can have severe health consequences. Heart failure, heart disease, heart attack, and stroke are all possible in people with high blood pressure.
What Are the Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?
This heart condition has sometimes been called “the silent killer” because it rarely has any symptoms. It’s important that patients see their doctor regularly for blood pressure readings and seek help if they are diagnosed with atypical blood pressure. The doctor can help the patient with lifestyle changes and can provide medication that will regulate the blood pressure, as well.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Nassau County Cardiologist
If you have high blood pressure, it’s important to take control of your heart health before it leads to serious complications. Cardiovascular Wellness in Lake Success and Hicksville provides comprehensive care to help manage and reduce high blood pressure through personalized treatment plans, lifestyle recommendations, and advanced diagnostics. Left untreated, high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health issues. Don’t wait to take action—schedule an appointment with Cardiovascular Wellness today to get your blood pressure under control and protect your heart.
Cardiovascular Wellness Specialty Care, P.C. serves all of Long Island, New York, with locations in Lake Success and Hicksville, including Nassau County, Suffolk County, Great Neck, Manhasset, and surrounding areas.
