HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: HYPERTENSION’S EFFECTS ON YOUR BODY

Did you know that high blood pressure can quietly and covertly damage the body for years before symptoms appear. Persistent high blood pressure can lead to disabilities, a reduction in quality of life, and even a number of potentially life-threatening health conditions:

– Transient Ischemic Attack & Stroke

– Dementia

– Damaged Arteries

– Aneurysm

– Coronary Artery Disease & Enlarged Left Heart

– Heart Failure

There are several types of medications used to treat high blood pressure including:

– Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

– Angiotensin Ii Receptor Blockers

– Beta-Blockers & Calcium Channel Blockers

– Alpha-Blockers & Alpha-Agonists

Diuretics are often recommended as the first line of therapy for most people who have high blood pressure.