Hypertension
Dr. Jackson Gates, MD
Primary Care and Pathology Physician
Hypertension Treatments in Conyers, Georgia
High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and even death! With Dr. Gates’ help, you’ll be able to manage your high blood pressure so you can live longer and healthier – without the worry of complications from hypertension!
Dr. Jackson Gates offers treatment for hypertension in Conyers, Georgia and provides expert care to help you manage the condition and restore your health.
Hypertension Treatments FAQs
The most common cause of high blood pressure is being overweight or obese. Other causes include:
- Stress
- Smoking
- Lack of exercise
- High salt intake
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure are two different measurements of the pressure in your arteries.
Systolic blood pressure is the first number you see in a blood pressure reading. It measures the force of your heart’s contraction, or systole, which forces the blood through your arteries to all parts of your body.
Diastolic blood pressure is the second number you see in a blood pressure reading. It measures the force of your heart’s relaxation between beats, or diastole. This helps measure how well your heart is pumping and how well it’s getting oxygen-rich blood to all parts of your body.
The treatment for high blood pressure depends on your age, health, and medical history. In general, it is treated with lifestyle changes such as weight loss, exercise, and diet changes or medications that lower your blood pressure such as beta-blockers or ACE inhibitors.
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