Hypertensive heart disease

1. Hypertensive heart disease
Content
Types of hypertension heart disease
Narrowing of blood vessels
Stretching and dilation of the heart
Who is at risk for hypertensive heart disease?
Recognizing the symptoms of high blood pressure heart disease
Examination and diagnosis: when to see the doctor
Treatment of high blood pressure heart disease
Medicine
Surgeries and instruments
Long term perspective
Prevention of high blood pressure and heart disease
What is hypertension heart disease?
Hypertensive heart disease refers to a heart condition caused by high blood pressure.
A heart that works under increased pressure can cause various heart ailments. Hypertensive
heart disease includes heart failure, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and other
conditions.

2. High blood pressure can cause serious health problems such as heart disease. High blood
pressure is the leading cause of death.
Types of hypertension heart disease
In general, heart problems associated with high blood pressure are related to the heart's
blood vessels and muscles. Types of hypertensive heart disease include:
Narrowing of blood vessels
Arteries carry blood to your heart muscle. When high blood pressure causes blood vessels
to narrow, blood flow to the heart can be slowed or stopped. This condition is known as
coronary artery disease (CARD), also known as coronary artery disease.
HCD It makes it harder for your heart to work and supply blood to the rest of your body. A
blood clot that gets stuck in one of the narrowed arteries and cuts off blood flow to your heart
can put you at risk for a heart attack.
Stretching and dilation of the heart
High blood pressure makes it harder for your heart to pump blood. Like any other muscle in
your body, regular hard work causes your heart muscle to thicken and grow.This changes
the way the heart works. These changes usually occur in the heart's main pumping chamber,
the left ventricle. The condition is known as left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH).
HD It can cause LVH and vice versa. CD When you have C, your heart has to work harder. If
LVH enlarges your heart, it can compress the coronary arteries.
Problems
Both CHD and LVH can lead to this
Heart failure: Your heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of your body
Arrhythmia: Your heart beats abnormally
ischemic heart disease your heart does not get enough oxygen

3. Heart failure: - The blood flow to the heart is interrupted and the heart muscle dies due to
lack of oxygen
Arrhythmia: Your heart suddenly stops beating, you stop breathing, and you pass out.
stroke and sudden death
Who is at risk for hypertensive heart
disease?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America. More than
610,000 Americans die from heart disease each year.
The main risk factor for hypertensive heart disease is high blood pressure. If your risk
increases
You are overweight
They do not exercise enough
you smoke
They eat food that is high in fat and cholesterol
If it runs in your family, you are more prone to heart disease. Men are more likely to develop
heart disease than postmenopausal women. Men and postmenopausal women are equally
at risk. Regardless of your gender, your risk of developing heart disease increases as you
age.
Recognizing the symptoms of high
blood pressure heart disease
Symptoms vary depending on the condition and severity of the disease. You may have no
symptoms, or your symptoms may include:
angina
Tightness or pressure in the chest
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Pain in the neck, back, arm or shoulder

4. Constant cough
Loss of appetite
Foot or ankle swelling
If your heart suddenly beats fast or irregularly, you need emergency
care. Seek emergency care if you have sudden or severe chest
pain or call 911.
Examination and diagnosis: when to
see the doctor
Your doctor will review your medical history, perform a physical exam, and perform
laboratory tests to check your kidneys, sodium, potassium, and blood count.
One or more of the following tests may be used to determine the cause of your symptoms:
An electrocardiogram monitors and records the electrical activity of your heart. Your doctor
will attach patches to your chest, legs, and arms. The results are displayed on a screen, and
your doctor interprets them.
An echocardiogram shows a detailed picture of your heart using ultrasound.
Coronary angiography examines blood flow through your coronary arteries. A thin tube
called a catheter is inserted into your arm or through an artery in your arm and into your
heart.
An exercise stress test looks at how exercise affects your heart. You may be asked to walk
an exercise bike or walk on a treadmill.
A nuclear stress test examines the heart's blood flow. The test is usually done while you are
resting and exercising.

5. Treatment of high blood pressure heart
disease
Treatment for hypertensive heart disease depends on the severity of your condition, your
age, and your medical history.
Medicine
Medicines help your heart in several ways. The main goals are to prevent your blood clots,
improve your blood flow and lower your cholesterol.
Examples of common heart disease medications include:
Water pills to help lower blood pressure
Nitrates to treat chest pain
Statins to treat high cholesterol
Calcium channel blockers and ACE inhibitors help lower blood pressure
Aspirin to prevent blood clots
It is important to always take all medications exactly as prescribed.
Surgeries and instruments
In severe cases, you may need surgery to increase blood flow to your heart. If you need help
regulating your heart rate or rhythm, your doctor will surgically implant a battery-operated
device called a pacemaker in your chest. A pacemaker produces an electrical stimulus that
causes the heart muscle to contract. Implantation of a pacemaker is necessary and useful
when the electrical activity of the heart muscle is very slow or absent.
Cardioverter-defibrillators (ICADs) are implantable devices used to treat severe,
life-threatening heart arrhythmias.

6. Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) treats blocked coronary arteries. This is done in
severe CDD. If your condition is particularly severe, a heart transplant or other heart-support
devices may be necessary.
Long term perspective
Recovery from hypertensive heart disease depends on the correct condition and severity.
Lifestyle changes can help prevent the condition from getting worse in some cases. In
severe cases, drugs and surgery may not be effective in controlling the disease.
Prevention of high blood pressure and
heart disease
Monitoring and preventing your blood pressure from getting too high are the most important
ways to prevent high blood pressure and heart disease. Lowering your blood pressure and
cholesterol by eating a healthy diet and keeping an eye on your stress levels are probably
the best ways to prevent heart disease.
Maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly are common
lifestyle recommendations. Talk to your doctor about ways to improve your overall health.