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Our physicians provide lifesaving care, treatment and research for this condition
Hypertension (high blood pressure)—a common, treatable and often chronic condition—occurs when your blood flows too forcefully against the walls of your blood vessels.
If left untreated, it damages your blood vessels and heart, and can lead to complications such as heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. IU Health Heart & Vascular Care physicians provide lifesaving care, treatment and research for hypertension.
You have normal blood pressure when it is 120/80 (diastolic/systolic). Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher, is considered high. You may have high blood pressure for years and not know it, putting you at risk. In fact, hypertension is the number one risk factor for stroke. Getting regular blood pressure checks, especially as you get older can help prevent problems. Even without symptoms, hypertension damages your heart and blood vessels.
Your vessels become narrowed from fatty deposits (atherosclerosis) which can cause hypertension. A strong association exists between hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD), which occurs when a fatty substance called plaque builds up in the arteries around the heart, causing them to narrow.
Certain factors put you at higher risk of hypertension including:
In some cases, hypertension results from narrowing or blockage of arteries leading to the kidneys, referred to as renovascular hypertension. Your kidneys react to the reduced blood flow by producing hormones that cause the body to hold more water and sodium. Hypertension can also cause kidney problems.
By controlling your blood pressure you can help avoid kidney damage and kidney (renal) failure. The relationship also works in the other direction—maintaining healthy kidneys can help you avoid hypertension.
You have normal blood pressure when it is 120/80 (diastolic/systolic). Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher, is considered high. You may have high blood pressure for years and not know it, putting you at risk. In fact, hypertension is the number one risk factor for stroke. Getting regular blood pressure checks, especially as you get older can help prevent problems. Even without symptoms, hypertension damages your heart and blood vessels.
Your vessels become narrowed from fatty deposits (atherosclerosis) which can cause hypertension. A strong association exists between hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD), which occurs when a fatty substance called plaque builds up in the arteries around the heart, causing them to narrow.
Certain factors put you at higher risk of hypertension including:
In some cases, hypertension results from narrowing or blockage of arteries leading to the kidneys, referred to as renovascular hypertension. Your kidneys react to the reduced blood flow by producing hormones that cause the body to hold more water and sodium. Hypertension can also cause kidney problems.
By controlling your blood pressure you can help avoid kidney damage and kidney (renal) failure. The relationship also works in the other direction—maintaining healthy kidneys can help you avoid hypertension.
IU Health physicians have a long history of research and cutting-edge treatments for hypertension and related health conditions. The Indiana University School of Medicine Hypertension Research Center, established and funded by the National Institutes of Health in 1971—works to create a deeper understanding of hypertension and better care for patients.
Your physicians will provide treatment for your hypertension based on your individual needs. Treatments may include:
IU Health physicians have a long history of research and cutting-edge treatments for hypertension and related health conditions. The Indiana University School of Medicine Hypertension Research Center, established and funded by the National Institutes of Health in 1971—works to create a deeper understanding of hypertension and better care for patients.
Your physicians will provide treatment for your hypertension based on your individual needs. Treatments may include:
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