Hypertension
Hypertension - commonly known as high blood pressure - is often called the "silent killer" because it carries no symptoms until it is extremely high, yet causes severe damage when not treated. High blood pressure can damage your arteries, heart and kidneys. Left untreated hypertension leads to heart attacks and strokes. Often lifestyle changes can lower a person's blood pressure though medication may also be required. Regardless of how a person treats their high blood pressure it is likely they'll need treatment for the rest of their lives.
American Health Network recognizes that treatment of hypertension can decrease the risk of heart failure, coronary artery disease, heart attack, abnormal heartbeats, stroke, and kidney disease, and reduces the risk of death from these conditions. Monitoring, treatment and prevention of high blood pressure carry huge health benefits and that's why AHN has established Hypertension Clinics in many of its primary care facilities.
Benefits of American Health Network's Hypertension Clinics:
- Our staff focuses on both education and lifestyle changes. We've seen first hand the benefits of educating and supporting patients as they make long-term lifestyle changes that benefit their health.
- Our team based approach makes sure one of our providers is always available to see you and to answer questions.
- From the very first appointment, which typically lasts an hour, the patients get in depth information, including testing, treatment plans and exercise & diet guidelines.
To learn more about our Hypertension Clinics contact your doctor or search for a local doctor to schedule an appointment today.