Hypertension Treatment in Columbus, GA
High Blood Pressure Care for Patients Throughout West Central Georgia and East Central Alabama
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition that adversely impacts the heart, circulatory system, and overall health.
While there is no medical cure for hypertension, it is possible to partially or wholly reverse high blood pressure, bringing levels back down to a normal state. Improve your blood pressure for the health of your heart and overall well-being with effective care from Southeastern Cardiology.
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706-243-4500.
What Is Hypertension?
Hypertension occurs when the force with which your heart pushes blood out to your arteries is too high, leading to vessel damage and an overworked heart.
With every heartbeat, there are two types of pressure: the systolic pressure, or the pressure your heart puts on the artery walls when it contracts, and the diastolic pressure, or the pressure your heart puts on the artery walls when it is at rest between contractions. A healthy systolic blood pressure reading is anywhere between 80 and 120, and a healthy diastolic pressure reading is anywhere between 60 and 80.
The higher your numbers are, the more elevated your blood pressure is. Patients reach a state of hypertension when their blood pressure reaches 130/80 or higher.
While there is no medical cure for hypertension, lifestyle changes and certain treatment methods can help lower blood pressure back down to better or, ideally, desirable levels.
Hypertension Treatment From Southeastern Cardiology
The heart specialists at Southeastern Cardiology offer thorough diagnosis and effective treatment and care for hypertension. Because high blood pressure is often connected to other serious heart conditions or complications, we strive to address hypertension swiftly and thoroughly.
Exam
In the exam portion, you and your cardiologist will talk about your medical history and symptoms, including details like:
- Family history of cardiac issues
- Personal history with cardiac issues
- Lifestyle habits, such as diet and exercise routines
- Average alcohol consumption
- Average tobacco use
- Current medication regimen
You will also undergo a physical exam where your cardiologist will take your blood pressure, listen to your heart, and check for other physical signs of coronary artery disease or other heart complications.
Testing
In addition to a physical exam, we may also require tests like:
- Echocardiogram
- Stress test
Treatment
One of the first methods we recommend for treating hypertension and lowering blood pressure is making lifestyle changes. We may also prescribe certain medications. Recommendations can include:
- Improving diet
- Lowering salt intake
- Losing weight
- Improving sleep
- Quitting smoking
- Quitting or lowering alcohol consumption
- Developing a more active lifestyle
- Medications, including angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
If your insurance covers it, we recommend enrolling in our Remote Patient Monitoring program. This program allows us to monitor your blood pressure and evaluate the effectiveness of current treatment without requiring you to visit the office frequently. Through remote monitoring, we can track treatment progress and make adjustments to your medication regimen when necessary, all from the comfort of your own home.
Schedule a Hypertension Evaluation:
Call 706-243-4500 Today.
Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors of Hypertension
Hypertension is often a heart-related issue that opens the door for other heart problems complications to develop, including heart disease, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, and others. There are a variety of other ways and reasons a patient may develop high blood pressure.
Hypertension Symptoms
Oftentimes, hypertension is considered a “silent killer” because it does not cause symptoms, or symptoms are not associated with the condition. Still, patients with hypertension may experience:
- Headaches
- Breathing difficulties
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Vision problems
- Frequent or sporadic nosebleeds
Hypertension Causes
It’s possible to develop hypertension as a result of:
- Poor diet
- Poor sleep or sleep apnea
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Chronic stress
- Genetics
- Kidney disease
- Thyroid disease
- Diabetes
- Certain medications
Hypertension Risk Factors
You’re more at risk of developing hypertension if you:
- Are 60 or older
- Are male
- Are of African descent
- Have a family history of hypertension or high blood pressure
- Have medical conditions like diabetes, thyroid issues, or kidney disease
- Smoke or use other tobacco products
- Abuse alcohol
- Are inactive
- Eat a low-nutrient diet that’s high in salt, sugar, fat, and cholesterol
- Are overweight or obese
- Don’t get enough sleep
- Are often stressed
Southeastern Cardiology Cares for Your Heart
Southeastern Cardiology is dedicated entirely to your heart health for the benefit of your overall health and well-being. We strive to make sure you have a positive experience receiving cardiovascular care from our heart doctors by combining fast appointment scheduling with compassionate and honest communication and cutting-edge solutions. In addition to our hypertension care, we offer healthcare solutions for all other cardiac conditions you may be experiencing or suffering from.
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Other Conditions
Conditions We Treat
- In-Office Services
- In-Hospital Procedures