Diagnosis and treatment options for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes, medication, and surgery
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious complications. In this article, we will explore the diagnosis and treatment options for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes, medication, and surgery. Diagnosis of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is typically diagnosed during a routine check-up with a healthcare provider. The provider will take the patient's blood pressure using a device called a sphygmomanometer, which consists of an inflatable cuff to collapse and then release the artery under the cuff in a controlled manner, and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure the pressure. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and is recorded as two numbers, such as 120/80 mm Hg. The first number (systolic pressure) is the pressure when the heart beats, and the second number (diastolic pressure) is the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats. Normal blood pressure is considered to be around 120/80 mm Hg. A diagnosi...