Persistently elevated arterial blood pressure above 130/80 mmHg, often termed the 'silent killer' due to the frequent absence of early symptoms.
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Hypertension is the single leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke in India. Blood pressure is recorded as systolic over diastolic pressure. Essential hypertension has no single identifiable organic cause but arises from an interplay of genetic susceptibility, excessive dietary sodium, sympathetic nervous system overactivity, chronic stress, and vascular stiffness.
Cardiologists diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels including hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure.
General physicians provide primary care, diagnosing everyday illnesses, viral fevers, chronic lifestyle conditions, and preventive health screenings.
Normal blood pressure is defined as systolic below 120 mmHg and diastolic below 80 mmHg (120/80 mmHg). Readings consistently between 130-139 / 80-89 mmHg represent Stage 1 Hypertension.
No. Normal readings indicate that your antihypertensive medication is working effectively. Stopping blood pressure medicines abruptly can trigger dangerous rebound hypertensive emergencies. Any dosage adjustment must be done by your doctor.
Cardiologists and MD Physicians specialize in diagnosing and managing high blood pressure and preventing target-organ damage to the heart, kidneys, and brain.
