HYPERTENSION

What Causes Hypertension?

Obesity, diabetes, smoking, stress/anxiety, genetics/family history, excessive alcohol use. There are also secondary causes for hypertension which your physician can discuss with you in detail which may require additional testing. 

How is Hypertension Diagnosed?

Having a blood pressure > 140/90.

Other Heart Conditions

• Angina

• Arrhythmia

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Cardiac Arrest

• Cardiogenic Shock

• Cardiomyopathy

• Chronic Total Occlusion

• Congenital Heart Disease

• Coronary Artery Disease

• Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath)

• Endocarditis

• Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

• Heart Failure

• High Cholesterol

• Hypertension

• Heart Murmur

• Palpitations

• Pericarditis

• Pulmonary Hypertension

• Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

• Syncope (Fainting)

• Valvular Heart Disease

• Appropriate diet

• Exercise

• Weight loss

• Alcohol reduction

• Medications if needed

How is Hypertension Treated?