Prevalence
1 in 3 adults
ICD-10 Code
I10
Related
3
conditions
Symptoms (3)
Headache
Often at the back of the head
mild
varies
Dizziness
Feeling lightheaded or unsteady
mild
varies
Shortness of Breath
Difficulty breathing, especially during physical activity
moderate
varies
Treatments (3)
ACE Inhibitors
medication
Relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure
high effectiveness
Side effects:
Dry cough, Dizziness
Sodium Reduction
lifestyle
Limit salt intake to less than 2.3g per day
high effectiveness
Weight Loss
lifestyle
Reducing weight by 5-10% can significantly lower blood pressure
high effectiveness
Complications (4)
Stroke
Heart Attack
Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
Diagnostic Tests
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Echocardiogram
Prognosis
Manageable with medication and lifestyle changes to prevent complications.