Hypertension leads to elevated risk for myocardial infarction, stroke, eye problems and kidney disease. Often a silent disease, many patients won't know they have high blood pressure until informed by their health care provider.
For patients without diabetes:
Blood Pressure should be measured at each regular visit or at least once every 2 years if it is less than 120/80 mmHg
Blood Pressure should be measured while seated after 5 min rest in office
For patients with diabetes:
Blood Pressure should be measured at each regular visit
Blood Pressure should be measured while seated after 5 min rest in office
Patients with ;::1 30 or ;;:80 mmHg should have Blood Pressure confirmed on a separate day
Clinical Intervention:
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet
High in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy
Low in saturated and trans fat, cholesterol
Physical Activity
Weight loss, if applicable
If Blood Pressure ;::140/ ;;:90 mm Hg, drug therapy is indicated
