High blood pressure/Hypertension 

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries. It’s also called hypertension. If you have hypertension, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.

Healthcare providers call it a “silent killer” because you usually don’t have any symptoms.

Categories

• Normal blood pressure. Blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mm Hg.
• Elevated blood pressure. The top number ranges from 120 to 129 mm Hg and the bottom number is below, not above, 80 mm Hg.
• Stage 1 hypertension. The top number ranges from 130 to 139 mm Hg or the bottom number is between 80 and 89 mm Hg.
• Stage 2 hypertension. The top number is 140 mm Hg or higher or the bottom number is 90 mm Hg or higher.

Blood pressure higher than 180/120 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive emergency or crisis.

Whilst a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg is considered low.

Signs and symptoms of high blood pressure 

• Chest pain(angina).
• Dizziness.
• Fatigue.
• Palpitations.
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Numbness.
• Headache.
• Blurred vision.

Causes of high blood pressure 

• Unhealthy eating habits.
• Lack of physical activity.
• Certain medications, including immunosuppressants and oral contraceptives.
• Kidney disease.
• Obstructive sleep apnea.
• Tobacco use.

Risk factors Of Hypertension

• Having biological family members with hypertens0ion, cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
• Being over age 55.
• Being Black.
• Having certain medical conditions, including chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea or thyroid disease.
• Having overweight or obesity.
• Not getting enough exercise.
• Eating foods high in sodium.

Complications of High Blood Pressure

• Coronary artery disease.
• Stroke.
• Heart attack.
• Peripheral artery disease.
• Kidney disease and kidney failure.
• Complications during pregnancy.
• Eye damage.
• Vascular dementia.

How to prevent high blood pressure 

• Keep a healthy weight.
• Avoid processed foods.
• Cut down on salt.
• Get more potassium.
• Eat a healthy diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy).
• Exercise regularly.
• Consume more fibre.

Diagnosis

Physical examination and medical history

To diagnose hypertension, we examine you and ask questions about your medical history and any symptoms. We listen to your heart using a device called a stethoscope.

Blood pressure monitor

Your blood pressure is checked using a cuff, usually placed around your arm. It’s important that the cuff fits. If it’s too big or too small, blood pressure readings can vary. The cuff is inflated using a small hand pump or a machine.

Tests

• Ambulatory monitoring. A longer blood pressure monitoring test may be done to check blood pressure at regular times over six or 24 hours. This is called ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. However, the devices used for the test aren’t available in all medical centers. Check with your insurer to see if ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is a covered service.
• Lab tests. Blood and urine tests are done to check for conditions that can cause or worsen blood pressure. For example, tests are done to check your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. You may also have lab tests to check your kidney, liver and thyroid function.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). This quick and painless test measures the heart’s electrical activity. It can tell how fast or how slow the heart is beating. During an electrocardiogram (ECG), sensors called electrodes are attached to the chest and sometimes to the arms or legs. Wires connect the sensors to a machine, which prints or displays results.
• Echocardiogram. This noninvasive exam uses sound waves to create detailed images of the beating heart. It shows how blood moves through the heart and heart valves.

Forever Champion Health Centre Therapy for High Blood Pressure

This therapy works from the cellular level, from the roots.

This therapy provides nutritional support to the liver cells, Kidney and circulate your blood in addition.

Detoxify and nourishes the liver and the kidney to help correct all disorders.

Good for systemic conditions such as liver, kidney, heart, etc.

The therapy strengthens your heart muscles, arteries, veins, and capillaries.

It helps to detoxify your entire body and blood systems to get rid of the body and blood toxicity that impairs proper and easy blood circulation and flow.

It dilate blood vessels and remove plaques promoting healthy blood flow.

Also, it makes your blood vessels healthy and stronger.

It dissolve the existing plaques while preventing new ones from building up.

It melts the bad cholesterol in the blood streams for a healthy circulation.

Charges/cost

Our Natural Therapy for cardiovascular diseases discounted cost  ranges between Ghc550 to Ghc3500 depending on varying factors.

We are located at Accra-  Nii Boi Nkpa street  Adenta Housing down near the community school.

Note: Virtual services are available for patients outside our region (G. ACCRA) kindly call or WhatsApp us on 0536828580.

At Forever Champion Health Centre, we believe in natural and organic healing, therefore we have approved and tested remedies to combat cardiovascular diseases permanently without side effects.

Contact us on 0536828580 or book an appointment for cardiology consultation and treatment.