Hypertension
CN Internal Medicine employs board-certified internal medicine practitioners who provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Hypertension services offered in Alexandria and Lansdowne, VA
Hypertension, commonly called high blood pressure, is widespread and can harm your health. Hypertension is usually easily treated — provided you realize you have it. The board-certified team at CN Internal Medicine in Alexandria and Lansdowne, Virginia, offers routine primary care services, including blood pressure checks at every visit. And if you’ve already been diagnosed with hypertension, they’ll create a plan to optimize your treatment and prevent the long-term health consequences of elevated blood pressure. Schedule a visit today by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.
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Hypertension Q&A
The board-certified internal medicine and family medicine practitioners take a proactive and preventive approach to health and wellness.
What is hypertension?
How does hypertension affect my health?
Heart attack
Stroke
Dementia
Heart failure
Aneurysm
Kidney damage
Vision loss
The longer hypertension remains uncontrolled, the more extensive the damage to arteries and organs.
What causes hypertension?
Family history of high blood pressure
Excess weight
Lack of physical exercise
Chronic conditions like diabetes
Smoking or chewing tobacco and vaping
High salt consumption
Kidney disease
Sleep apnea
Poor nutrition
Excess alcohol intake
Stress can temporarily increase your blood pressure. Negative habits you adopt to deal with stress, like snacking on salty or sugary foods, smoking, and consuming excess alcohol, can lead to hypertension.