High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Treatment Clinic in Sun City, AZ
High blood pressure (hypertension) significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, which are among the leading causes of death in the United States. At Sonoran MD, we provide comprehensive and specialized care to help you manage and lower your blood pressure effectively.
For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 14810 N Del Webb Blvd, Suite A, Sun City, AZ 85351, and proudly serve patients from Sun City, Glendale, El Mirage, Surprise, Peoria, and beyond!
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Blood pressure (BP) is the force of circulating blood exerted against the walls of blood vessels. It is primarily influenced by the heart pumping blood through the circulatory system. Blood pressure is typically measured in the brachial artery and expressed as two numbers:
- Systolic Pressure: The maximum pressure during a heartbeat.
- Diastolic Pressure: The minimum pressure when the heart muscle is relaxed between beats.
Blood pressure is recorded in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or kilopascals (kPa). The difference between systolic and diastolic pressures is called pulse pressure, while the average pressure during a cardiac cycle is referred to as mean arterial pressure.
Factors Affecting Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is influenced by:
- Cardiac Output: The amount of blood the heart pumps.
- Systemic Vascular Resistance: Resistance in the blood vessels.
- Blood Volume and Arterial Stiffness: The volume of circulating blood and flexibility of arteries.
- Health and Lifestyle: Emotional state, activity levels, and underlying health conditions.
In the short term, blood pressure is regulated by baroreceptors, which interact with the brain to control the nervous and endocrine systems.
SYMPTOMS OF SEVERE HYPERTENSION
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Nosebleeds
- Flushing
- Dizziness
- Chest pain
- Visual changes
- Blood in the urine
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