High Blood Pressure Articles
Health articles pertaining to the
diagnosis, management, and monitoring of high blood pressure provide individuals with valuable proactive
information for improving health and reducing health costs.
Hypertension
is the abnormal elevation of pressure within the arteries of the body. It affects more than 65 million
individuals in the United States and is one of the most important and preventable risk factors for heart
disease, strokes and kidney disease. It is referred to as the silent killer because it usually is not associated
with symptoms until has caused significant damage to the body.
Despite the
well-known dangers of elevated blood pressure, major shortcomings exist in the treatment and screening of
patients with high blood pressure according to a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
According to a federal survey conducted, blood pressure was measured in only 56 percent of all patient visits,
and only 39 percent of patients who were treated had their blood pressure controlled at the recommended
levels.
Home blood pressure monitoring is a proactive approach that can be undertaken to bridge the gap between
blood pressure treatment and goals, and the gap between risk and prevention. Home blood pressure monitoring can be a valuable tool in helping your doctor
develop and pursue a treatment course.
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