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Measures to Prevent Exacerbation of Hypertension and Complications-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent exacerbation of hypertension and complications as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure and heart rate readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and above 160. Report consistent diastolic readings below 60 and above 90. Report any consistent heart rate readings below 55 and above 100. Observe compliance with all cardiac medications, as prescribed. Hypertensive individuals with history of coexisting [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Hypertension-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with hypertension as follows: Confusion and dizziness: Progressive damage to blood vessels in the brain due to unresolved elevated blood pressure can weaken the blood vessels and result in aneurysm development. Aneurysms in the brain carry the potential to rupture, compromise blood supply to the brain, and cause stroke. Report to your physician regarding any signs and symptoms of stroke, such as, worsening episodes of [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Hypertension-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with hypertension as follows: Chest pain and discomfort: Chronic unresolved hypertension, by causing damage and inflammation to the coronary arteries supplying oxygenated blood to the heart muscle, can result in episodes of chest pain and discomfort. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any chest pain and/or discomfort, how insignificant it may be. Arrhythmia: Progressive damage to coronary blood vessels, secondary to [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Hypertension-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with hypertension as follows: Elevated BP readings: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and above 160. Report consistent diastolic readings below 60 and above 90. Report any consistent heart rate readings below 55 and above 100. Vision changes: Poorly controlled hypertension can result in progressive damage to retinal blood vessels [...]

Long-term Effects and Complications of Unresolved Hypertension-3

Patient was educated on long term effects of unresolved hypertension as follows: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Progressive damage to blood vessels in the peripheries/extremities due to unresolved elevated blood pressure can result in weakening and narrowing of these blood vessels. This can result in compromised blood supply to the muscle tissue, thus leading to peripheral artery disease (PAD) Individuals can present with symptoms of cramping, weakness, worsening diffuse muscle pain, and fatigue. Compromised renal function [...]