Essential hypertension
What is blood pressure?Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic pressure. When your heart is at rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is called diastolic pressure.Your blood pressure reading uses these two numbers. Usually the systolic number comes before or above the diastolic number. For example, 120/80 means a systolic of 120 and a diastolic of 80.How is high blood pressure diagnosed?High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. So the only way to find out if you have it is to get regular blood pressure checks from your health care provider. Your provider will use a gauge, a stethoscope or electronic sensor, and a blood pressure cuff. He or she will take two or more readings at separate appointments before making a diagnosis.You have high blood pressure if your readings show thatYour systolic is 140 or higher ORYour diastolic is 90 or higherSome providers may consider you to have high blood pressure if you have other heart risk factors andYour systolic is between 130 and 139 ORYour diastolic is between 80 and 89Blood pressure readings above 180 /120 are dangerously high and require immediate medical attention.For children and teens, the health care provider compares the blood pressure reading to what is normal for other kids who are the same age, height, and gender.What are the different types of high blood pressure?There are two main types of high blood pressure: primary and secondary high blood pressure.Primary, or essential, high blood pressure is the most common type of high blood pressure. For most people who get this kind of blood pressure, it develops over time as you get older.Secondary high blood pressure is caused by another medical condition or use of certain medicines. It usually gets better after you treat that condition or stop taking the medicines that are causing it.Why do I need to worry about high blood pressure?When your blood pressure stays high over time, it causes the heart to pump harder and work overtime, possibly leading to serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure.What are the treatments for high blood pressure?Treatments for high blood pressure include heart-healthy lifestyle changes and medicines.You will work with your provider to come up with a treatment plan. It may include only the lifestyle changes. These changes, such as heart-healthy eating and exercise, can be very effective. But sometimes the changes do not control or lower your high blood pressure. Then you may need to take medicine. There are different types of blood pressure medicines. Some people need to take more than one type.If your high blood pressure is caused by another medical condition or medicine, treating that condition or stopping the medicine may lower your blood pressure.NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Disease Alternative Name
PHC Bichpuri and ESI Dispensary Chippitola Agra & SN Medical College Agra & Fatehgarh
Medical Officer Incharge
SN Medical College, Agra
DA
Sepuri Endocrine & Diabetes Center
Chief Endocrinologist & Diabetologist for the Last 25 Years
Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
Masters Degree in Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes
Central Hospital,Dhuliyan
MO
Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital
MBBS
Vanajahospital
MBBS DGO
Gandhimedical College. Secunderabad
MBBS, dgo
Dr Iqbal MAHBOOB
Naturopathic /Ayurvedic/homoeopathic
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar
ND
Dr KUTE HOSPITAL
Dr KUTE HOSPITAL
Govt. Medical College Miraj
D M &S
Directorate of Ayurved, Rajasthan
Ayurveda Chikitsadhikari Gendliya Bhilwara Rajasthan
Rajasthan University
B.A.M.S.
Siddhivinayak Clinic
Lceh Gp
Medical Officer PCMS-1
Primary Health Cente and District Hospital
Government Medical College
MBBS
Trending Cases
Pharma standards body Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued an alert over some commonly used medicines as they trigger adverse reactions. Commonly-used painkiller "Nimesulide" & antibiotic "Cefuroxime" can lead to serious skin disorders. In your practice and observation, have you noticed any such adverse reactions in patients in recent times?
Doc Insights4 Likes18 Answers- Login to View the image
Epididymal cysts are fluid filled sacs that develop in the Epididymis. They occur for a number of reasons but are always benign and generally cause mild discomfort only. Dr. Vivek Jha is sharing a clinical case of "Epididymal cyst" managed with surgical expertise by him. Share your views on the case & learn new things.
Expert Insights5 Likes9 Answers - Login to View the image
Dear doctor friends, Kindly suggest Rx. Female /55 years Diabetic Suffering from GANGRENE RIGHT FOOT *Chief Complaints* Swelling over right foot Bleeding from wound No pus Wound Not getting good *History* Diabetic type 2 *Vitals* PPS 180 BP 120/84 *Physical Examination* Deep bleeding wound but no pus *Investigations* The sonography report is attached *Diagnosis* Gangrene right feet, skin so thickened *Management* Regular dressing, controlled blood sugar, strictly following diet control
Chetna Vora1 Like4 Answers - Login to View the image
Pneumothorax is air around or outside the lung. It may result from chest trauma, excess pressure on the lungs or a lung disease, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, TB, Asthma etc. Correct interpretation of chest X-ray in this clinical setting & knowledge of when to request more complex imaging techniques are essential. In this learning series, we discuss the role of the chest X-Ray in the assessment of pneumothorax along with the value of CT scan. Learn & update your basic radiological approach for “Pneumothorax” & interpretation knowledge & patient care approach with this post.
Radiology Essential3 Likes4 Answers - Login to View the image
Secondary hypertension often affects younger patients & those with resistant or refractory hypertension. Identifying the underlying cause of secondary hypertension may lead to successful intervention with the potential to improve quality of life & reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Dr. Sanjay Jain is sharing a clinical case of “Secondary Hypertension - Pheochromocytoma management”. Share your views on the case.
Dr. Sanjay N Jain0 Like4 Answers