Hypertension Management

Services Offered:

1. Blood Pressure Screening:

• Regular blood pressure measurements to monitor and assess blood pressure
  levels.
• Evaluation of blood pressure readings and identification of hypertension based on
  established diagnostic criteria.

2. Risk Assessment and Counseling:

• Assessment of individual cardiovascular risk factors, medical history, family
  history, and lifestyle factors contributing to hypertension.
• Counseling on lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and risk reduction
  strategies to lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk.

3. Medication Management:

• Prescription of antihypertensive medications to lower blood pressure and prevent
  complications associated with hypertension.
• Tailored treatment plans based on individual patient characteristics,
  comorbidities, and treatment goals.

4. Dietary Guidance:

• Individualized dietary counseling to promote heart-healthy eating habits and
  reduce sodium intake, which can contribute to high blood pressure.
• Recommendations for the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet,
  which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat
  dairy products.

5. Weight Management:

• Support and guidance for weight management strategies to achieve and maintain a
  healthy body weight.
• Assistance in setting realistic weight loss goals and implementing lifestyle
  changes to reduce blood pressure and improve overall health.

6. Exercise Prescription:

• Prescription of personalized exercise regimens tailored to individual fitness levels,
  preferences, and health goals.
• Recommendations for aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility exercises
  to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular fitness.

7. Stress Management:

• Counseling and support for stress reduction techniques, such as relaxation
  exercises, mindfulness meditation, and stress-reducing activities.
• Referral to stress management programs, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or other
  resources to help patients manage stress and lower blood pressure.

8. Smoking Cessation Support:

• Counseling and support for smoking cessation to reduce cardiovascular risk and
  improve blood pressure control.
• Referral to smoking cessation programs, nicotine replacement therapy, and other
  cessation aids as needed.

9. Follow-up and Monitoring:

• Regular follow-up appointments to monitor blood pressure levels, assess
  treatment effectiveness, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Ongoing support and encouragement to promote adherence to lifestyle
  modifications and medication regimens.

10. Education and Resources:

• Patient education materials, resources, and tools to enhance understanding of
  hypertension management and cardiovascular health.
• Access to educational workshops, seminars, and support groups to empower
  patients to take control of their blood pressure and overall well-being.

Hypertension Management Services at Vrudhya in Zymus Hospital are provided by a team of
healthcare professionals committed to promoting blood pressure control, reducing cardiovascular risk, and improving the quality of life for our patients.