Hypertension can damage many organs. Its effects on the heart are especially devastating. High blood pressure and heart disease are closely linked.
Medium to high blood pressure significantly increases the load on the left side of the heart. Arterioles are often diseased or congested, which increases resistance to blood flow. When this happens, the heart should work harder to pump blood into the arterial system including the aorta.
When any muscle is overused, it tends to increase in size and volume. The heart muscle responds in a similar way. An enlarged heart is a sign of hardship.
Heart growth can be achieved in many ways. A chest x-ray can show you. So with an electrocardiogram or even a physical examination.
In most patients with high blood pressure, the left ventricular walls become thicker. This increases heart function. Eventually, the heartbeat slows down and the left side of the heart no longer pumps blood properly.
When this happens, large organs and tissues of the body are denied access to adequate blood supply. The affected person becomes weaker and weaker.
Due to the high pressure on the left ventricle, blood from the lungs cannot pass through the upper part of the heart (atrium). As a result, lung tissue becomes congested causing shortness of breath and coughing.
The patient may have a dry cough or plaque with foam and blood stains. This is a very frightening event for the patient and the spectators. In a severe attack, the patient appears to be choking to death.
Depression due to heart problems may first be noticed during prolonged physical activity. If the condition persists, breathing may occur even when you are resting.
This is a critical situation and needs to be addressed immediately. If the damage is severe, the right side of the heart will also be affected. When pressure builds up in the right atrium, it will be harder for the arteries to pump blood out of it.
When the heart condition deteriorates to this point, the outer jugular veins may grow and appear. These veins are however close to the skin and may be seen even in healthy adults, but stress on the heart can increase its output.
There are several other signs of heart failure on the right side. It includes enlarged liver, swollen ankles and feet, anorexia, an upset stomach and low urine flow.
High blood pressure and heart disease are often the cause and effect. Making the necessary changes in lifestyle can help to combat both.
We are Controlling blood pressure is an easy thing to do, as long as you know the basics. It should do more with your eating and drinking habits.
Look in the mirror. You can just see your face. Look at your whole picture. Your future is bleak. Do you think that your body can continue to prosper as long as you accept everything you put into it, without using any thought, just because your favorites love you? Did you know that obese people are at greater risk of having a stroke? Do you check your weight regularly?
When you see a measuring machine that measures up to 16 pounds [16 kg] of oil over a two-month period, why not just ignore it? It should have shocked you into action. There is little you can do to find out what your weight is now and what your weight should be!
You need to be careful what you eat as it is directly related to your blood pressure. I agree that ‘one must be faithful to salt,’ but this is not true for you. You need to reduce the amount of salt you eat, before your doctor tells you - you are no longer salt! Avoid salty, fried foods. Get a low-fat diet.
Two popular remedies, which control high blood pressure, skim milk and lemon. Take butter regularly. It is suitable for both - low and high blood pressure. Lemon peel works equally well for high blood pressure. Crushed lemon peel can be added to soups and stews or sprinkled over your salads.
Tell me, have you stopped drinking or are you still thinking about the decision? Once you have made that decision, let me congratulate you. But, if you think you can't do it all at once, cut down on alcohol. Just drink a day. If you are being cared for by your family doctor, please follow their instructions carefully. There should be no drug holidays and please keep enough stock in advance. If your doctor calls you this Sunday for a check-up, then make sure you get there this Sunday itself and not, the following Monday.
Also, your doctor should give you directions on what exercise you need, such as a morning walk, a little exercise or light aerobics. Follow the plan strictly. Your doctor treats hundreds of patients like you every day. You have more practical wisdom about high blood pressure, than you have. Follow his advice and understand his treatment.
Regular blood pressure testing is required. You need to have such an arrangement in your home. Your regular test charts will greatly help your doctor in treatment. Allow all members of your family, your wife, and your children to get tested, even if they do not have the disease.
When you take basic safety precautions like controlling your diet and exercising properly - put aside all stress and think and live a normal, relaxed life!
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