Hypertension Management Specialist
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Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC
Luis E Zepeda, MD
Family Medicine Specialist located in Houston, TX
Less than 25% of people with hypertension (high blood pressure) have the issue under control. Hypertension increases your risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke — but with hypertension management help from Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC in Houston, Texas, you can control your blood pressure and live a long, healthy life. Experienced doctor Luis Zepeda, MD, and his friendly team are ready to help you manage your blood pressure using easy-to-follow recommendations and treatments. Call the office or click the scheduling tool now.
Hypertension Management Q & A
What is hypertension?
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious cardiovascular issue in which your blood moves against your artery walls with excessive force for a long period of time. Eventually, untreated hypertension can harm your blood vessels and greatly raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other severe complications.
If you’re diagnosed with hypertension, you can control the condition and prevent serious complications through hypertension management at Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC.
What does hypertension management include?
Hypertension management includes a variety of strategies and treatments that can help you achieve healthy blood pressure levels and good whole-body health. The specific approach to hypertension management depends on how high your blood pressure is, whether hypertension has already triggered health problems, your overall physical health, and other factors.
In most cases, hypertension management involves lifestyle changes, such as:
- Weight loss
- Exercise
- Heart-healthy diet
- Avoiding alcohol
- Daily blood pressure monitoring at home
For many people, lifestyle changes are enough to control blood pressure. In some cases, however, you could need medication. Most people who need hypertension medication get the best results from a combination of at least two drugs.
Even if you’re taking medication, it’s important to maintain your healthy lifestyle changes. The Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC team is here to help with all aspects of hypertension management.
When would I need hypertension management?
If you have high blood pressure, or if you’re at a significant risk of it, you need hypertension management. Diabetes and hypertension often happen at the same time, so you may need to start hypertension management as a preventive measure, even if you don’t have high blood pressure at the time of your diabetes diagnosis.
The frequency of your hypertension management appointments can vary with your situation, but most people have physical exams at least once a year. Your annual physical normally encompasses a variety of preventive screenings and health maintenance, including blood pressure management.
Until you stabilize your blood pressure at a healthy level, you may need more frequent checkups.
For hypertension management from experts who provide head-to-toe-care, call Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC or click on the online appointment tool now.