What is a Care Plan
HYPERTENSION
What support is available ?
The Heart Foundation Australia provide wealth of information
Some of the web resources are:
RACGP Red Book
How can your doctor help?
On going health issues such as Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) for more than six weeks are identified as Chronic diseases and managed with a Medicare funded care plan. Discus with one of the doctors from the
FLORA HILL MEDICAL CENTRE about a
CARE PLAN
What is Hypertension ?
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition in which the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Symptoms of hypertension may include headaches, shortness of breath, and nosebleeds, but often there are no symptoms.
What are the causes?
There are several causes of hypertension, including lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, and smoking, as well as genetic factors and underlying medical conditions such as kidney disease and sleep apnea.
How is it treated?
Treatment for hypertension typically includes lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and quitting smoking. Medications, such as diuretics, beta blockers, and ACE inhibitors, may also be prescribed to help lower blood pressure. Some latest cures are renal sympathetic denervation, baroreceptor activation therapy, and renal artery denervation.
It's important to monitor and manage hypertension as it can lead to serious health problems such as heart attack and stroke. Regular check-ups and monitoring of blood pressure is necessary