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High blood pressure, fortunately, is easy to detect. It is diagnosed by measuring the pressure inside your blood vessels.
At Dignity Health, your doctor measures two forces to determine your blood pressure:
At Dignity Health, our doctors focus on treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) by helping patients manage and minimize their symptoms through lifestyle changes and medication. Secondary hypertension is managed by treating the underlying cause, such as kidney or thyroid disease.
For treating primary hypertension, doctors at Dignity Health may recommend these lifestyle changes:
Dignity Health provides a wide range of treatment options for high blood pressure as part of our cardiology services.
The information contained in this article is meant for educational purposes only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider.