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Long-term Effects and Complications of Unresolved Hypertension-2

Patient was educated on long term effects of unresolved hypertension as follows: Heart failure Chronic elevated blood pressure resists smooth pumping of blood from the heart, resulting in increased back-up of blood in the heart chambers. This obstruction to blood flow with increased back-up, increases the workload on the heart, forcing the heart to work harder. Increased workload on the heart progressively weakens the heart muscle, resulting in heart failure. Also, progressively worsening coronary artery [...]

Long-term Effects and Complications of Unresolved Hypertension-1

Patient was educated on long term effects of unresolved hypertension as follows: Diffuse damage to blood vessels Chronic unresolved elevated blood pressure can result in damage and inflammation of blood vessels diffusely in the body. Inflamed blood vessels progressively become stiffer and lose their flexibility. Fat can get deposited at the sites of inflammation and result in plaque formation. Formation of plaque leads to further narrowing and stiffening of these blood vessels and result in [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of hypertension as follows: People with mild to moderate hypertension can be asymptomatic for the most part and not present with any findings. So, hypertension is considered a silent killer. Individuals with extremely elevated blood pressures can present with signs and symptoms as follows: Irregular heartbeat Compromised blood supply to heart muscle can result in palpitations and irregular heartbeat. Dyspnea Compromised blood supply to heart muscle can result [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of hypertension as follows: People with mild to moderate hypertension can be asymptomatic for the most part and not present with any findings. So, hypertension is considered a silent killer. Individuals with extremely elevated blood pressures can present with signs and symptoms as follows: Vision problems Progressive damage to blood vessels in the retina, due to unresolved elevated blood pressure, can result in retinal bleeding, compromised blood supply [...]

Risk Factors and Causes for Secondary Hypertension-2

Patient was educated on risk factors and causes for secondary hypertension as follows: Coronary artery disease Elevated triglycerides and bad cholesterol can result in inflammation of the inner lining of blood vessels and coronary artery disease. This can result in deposition of plaque, thus narrowing the blood vessel lumen. Narrowed blood vessels offer more resistance for blood flow, thus increasing the pressure, contributing to hypertension. Valvular heart disorders Normal functioning of valves in the heart [...]