Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures for improved control of hypertension as follows: Obesity and sedentary lifestyles are among the major risk factors for development of hypertension and associated complications. Hypertensive individuals with obesity and sedentary lifestyles must incorporate physical exercise, as recommended, into their daily routine, for better control of their BP numbers. Poorly controlled hypertension can result in progressive damage to renal blood vessels and compromise blood supply to the renal tissue. This [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures for improved control of hypertension as follows: Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if any. Limit sodium intake to no more than 2 grams or 2000 mg per day. Make healthy food choices that are low in saturated and trans fats. Poorly managed stress and anxiety are among the major risk factors for development of hypertension and associated complications. Observe compliance with [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures for improved control of hypertension as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday weight recording. Keep a close watch on the severity of pedal edema and other signs of fluid retention, such as, abdominal bloating, facial puffiness, and acute weight gain. Observe compliance with intake of diuretic medications prescribed, if any. Any acute increase of weight, more than 2 pounds in 2 consecutive days or more than 5 [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures for improved control of hypertension 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 elevated [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent exacerbation of hypertension and complications as follows: Alcohol consumption can lead to increase in cholesterol deposition, damage to blood vessels, and poor control of BP. Observe compliance with recommendations for limitations on alcohol consumption, if applicable. Chronic smoking can result in inflammation of the inner lining with narrowing and stiffening of blood vessels with poor control of BP. Observe compliance with recommendations for smoking cessation, if applicable. Obesity [...]