Once a problem with high blood pressure is identified
treatment can begin. Physicians now
have a wide variety of drugs to choose from to correct this problem.
Drugs will usually be prescribed only after lifestyle
modifications are unsuccessful. The
physician’s role is to identify a drug that is going to be successful in
lowering his patient’s high blood pressure.
Sometimes a single drug therapy is not successful in controlling blood
pressure. After a trial period
physicians may choose to combine medications to better control their patient’s
high blood pressure.
Factors that physicians usually consider when prescribing
medication are: price, are the drugs tolerable and which drugs can control
blood pressure with minimal side effects.
Physicians report that 50% of first-time heart attacks are
hypertensive. They also report that
two-thirds of stroke patients are significantly hypertensive.
Taking Care of Yourself
We are all guilty of drinking too much coffee, eating too
much food and spending too much time in front of the TV. Obesity is on the up rise in every developed
country in the world. The complications
that may result from this alone are staggering. Do not ignore your health.
Visit your doctor to see if you have problem with high blood
pressure. If you don't look after
yourself you may fall victim to the silent killer.