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.