Posted on Monday, 29th June 2009 by admin
Hypertensive heart disease is any of a number of complications of arterial hypertension that affects the heart. It is one of the most common causes of death in Western societies.
Symptoms: Fatigue, Swelling, Irregular Pulse, Dyspnea, Weight Gain, Shortness of Breath, Difficulty Sleeping On A Flat Bed, Bloating, Excessive Need To Urinate At Night
Conditions: Left ventricular hypertrophy, Coronary heart disease, Congestive heart failure, Hypertensive cardiomyopathy, Cardiac arrhythmias
Diagnosis: Diagnosis of hypertensive heart disease is made by a doctor or medical professional, and diagnostic methods used may include blood pressure tests, checks for abnormal heart sounds, heart enlargement and lung congestion, as well as options such as echocardiogram (ECG), chest X-ray, chest CT scan, and coronary angiogram.
Treatment: Hypertensive heart disease treatment methods may include:
Probiotics
Blood pressure reduction
Diet changes
Heart disease control
Medications
Reducing alcohol ingestion
Reducing salt ingestion
Regular blood pressure checks
Quitting smoking
Weight loss
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