90% OF THE HOMES ON THE ISLAND. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CAN BE DANGEROUS IF NOT TREATED. KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR RASH SPOKE WITH DARLENE MELENDEZ ABOUT THE CONDITION KNOWN AS THE SILENT KILLER HYPERTENSION, ALSO KNOWN AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, IS A CONDITION WHERE THE FORCE OF THE BLOOD PUSHING AGAINST THE WALLS OF THE ARTERIES IS CONSISTENTLY TOO HIGH. THIS MAKES THE HEART WORK HARDER TO PUMP BLOOD THROUGHOUT THE BODY, SO WHEN LEFT UNTREATED, HYPERTENSION INCREASES THE RISKS OF SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS HEART ATTACKS, STROKE, AND OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. IT CAN ALSO LEAD TO KIDNEY DAMAGE, VISION LOSS, AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS. THE HIGHER THE BLOOD PRESSURE AND THE LONGER IT REMAINS UNCONTROLLED, THE GREATER THE DAMAGE TO THE BODY. DOCTOR WHO IS AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING HYPERTENSION. SEVERAL FACTORS INCREASE THE RISK OF HYPERTENSION, INCLUDING AGE, RACE, FAMILY HISTORY, BEING OVERWEIGHT, LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TOBACCO ABUSE, HIGH SALT INTAKE, LOW POTASSIUM LEVELS, EVEN EXCESS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, AND DEFINITELY HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS. CERTAIN CHRONIC CONDITIONS LIKE DIABETES, KIDNEY DISEASE, EVEN SLEEP APNEA. THEY CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS RISK. HOW CAN PEOPLE MANAGE OR PREVENT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS ARE CRUCIAL. THIS INCLUDES NOT SMOKING, GETTING REGULAR EXERCISE, EATING A BALANCED DIET LOW IN SALT AND MANAGING STRESS. FOR SOME PEOPLE, MEDICATION MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY TO CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE. IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED REGULARLY TO ENSURE IT’S WITHIN A HEALTHY RANGE. IMPORTANT INFORMATION THEIR DOCTOR ASH. THANK YOU, THANK YOU DOCTOR RASH SAYS MOST PEOPLE WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE HAVE NO SYMPTOMS, BUT ONCE HYPERTENSION REACHES A SEVERE OR LIFE THREATENING STAGE, SOM
How to deal with high blood pressure
Experiencing high blood pressure can be dangerous long-term if it is not treated or goes unnoticed.Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar explains how it can lead to potential life-threatening issues.”This makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body,” Achrekar said. “When left untreated, hypertension increases the risk of serious health problems, such as heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. It can also lead to kidney damage, vision loss, and other complications.”The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsHigh blood pressure symptoms depend on factors, including how high a person’s blood pressure is and how long it has been that way. There are risk factors to consider for developing hypertension. Those include age, race, family history, being overweight, tobacco use, high salt intake, low potassium levels, lack of physical activity, excess alcohol consumption and high stress levels.Achrekar also said there are ways to combat the blood condition.”Healthy lifestyle habits are crucial. This includes not smoking, getting regular exercise, eating a balanced diet low in salt, and managing stress,” Achrekar said. “For some people, medication may also be necessary to control blood pressure. It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly to ensure it is within a healthy range.”Achrekar explained how most people who have high blood pressure do not have symptoms. However, once hypertension is at a severe stage, some may experience headaches, shortness of breath or nosebleeds. Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
Experiencing high blood pressure can be dangerous long-term if it is not treated or goes unnoticed.
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar explains how it can lead to potential life-threatening issues.
“This makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body,” Achrekar said. “When left untreated, hypertension increases the risk of serious health problems, such as heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. It can also lead to kidney damage, vision loss, and other complications.”
The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 News
High blood pressure symptoms depend on factors, including how high a person’s blood pressure is and how long it has been that way.
There are risk factors to consider for developing hypertension. Those include age, race, family history, being overweight, tobacco use, high salt intake, low potassium levels, lack of physical activity, excess alcohol consumption and high stress levels.
Achrekar also said there are ways to combat the blood condition.
“Healthy lifestyle habits are crucial. This includes not smoking, getting regular exercise, eating a balanced diet low in salt, and managing stress,” Achrekar said. “For some people, medication may also be necessary to control blood pressure. It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly to ensure it is within a healthy range.”
Achrekar explained how most people who have high blood pressure do not have symptoms. However, once hypertension is at a severe stage, some may experience headaches, shortness of breath or nosebleeds.
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