Hypertension

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is known for causing heart attacks and strokes, but it’s also the second most common cause of kidney failure. At Nephrocare MD, Chadi Saad, MD, offers personalized care for preventing hypertension and provides exceptional treatment that protects your health after high blood pressure develops. Call one of the two offices in Dearborn, Michigan, today or connect online to request an appointment for hypertension treatment.

What is hypertension?

Hypertension occurs when your blood pressure rises above the healthy range. If the pressure is too high, the force of blood pushing against blood vessels causes serious health problems, including:

Kidney disease

Hypertension damages blood vessels inside your kidneys, scarring the tiny vessels that normally filter your blood and leading to chronic kidney disease. 

Atherosclerosis (clogged arteries)

Hypertension damages arteries outside your kidneys, creating rough spots where cholesterol sticks to the artery walls. As fats build up, the artery narrows and hardens, blocking blood flow through the vessel. This condition, atherosclerosis, causes heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease.

How will I know I have hypertension?

You won’t know you have hypertension because it doesn’t cause symptoms. Dangerously high hypertension may cause headaches. Otherwise, you’ll only learn you have hypertension if you have your blood pressure tested.

How does my lifestyle cause hypertension?

An underlying health condition may cause hypertension. For example, kidney disease causes high blood pressure. 

However, high blood pressure most often develops over many years of an unhealthy lifestyle, including:

• Consuming too much salt
• Consuming too little potassium
• Not getting regular exercise
• Being under stress
• Smoking cigarettes
• Gaining weight

Dr. Saad screens your risk factors for hypertension and provides a lifestyle plan detailing the steps you can take to prevent the condition. 

How is hypertension treated?

Dr. Saad works closely with patients who have hypertension, teaching them how to manage the condition and keep their blood pressure in the healthy range. Your treatment may include:

Lifestyle modifications

Changing your diet, getting more exercise, losing weight, and managing stress are essential for treating hypertension.

Medication management

Changing your lifestyle may be enough to lower your blood pressure, but if not, Dr. Saad prescribes medications. 

Remote monitoring

With remote monitoring, you can take your blood pressure at home, then the advanced device sends the information wirelessly to Dr. Saad. Tracking your blood pressure in real-time helps him fine-tune your treatment. 

Advanced treatments

Dr. Saad offers advanced treatments, such as renal denervation. Renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure using radiofrequency energy to block the nerves contributing to high blood pressure.

Holistic education

Dr. Saad helps you learn about complementary therapies that can help hypertension (like massage and yoga) and also ensures you’re aware of therapies that aren’t recommended for people with kidney disease.

Call Nephrocare MD today or request an appointment online to get compassionate hypertension treatment.