Blood Pressure Treatment in Vancouver, WA

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An Intro to Blood Pressure Treatment

Vancouver Direct Primary Care recognizes how dangerous uncontrolled blood pressure can be. That’s why we’ve designed our blood pressure program to ensure you get the best healthcare results for keeping your blood pressure under control. If you have high blood pressure, Vancouver Direct Primary Care’s expert clinicians are your ideal partners.

 

  • Understanding High Blood Pressure
  • Treatments for High Blood Pressure
  • Medications for High Blood Pressure
  • List of Blood Pressure Medications
  • Choosing a Blood Pressure Medication
  • FAQs about Blood Pressure

An Intro to Blood Pressure

Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension) has severe effects on the body’s organs, impacting everything from heart attacks to vision issues, kidney failure, headaches, and even strokes. Vancouver Direct Primary Care is designed to ensure that you get the highest quality care to control your blood pressure, supporting you in living your fullest life.

What Is Considered to Be High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood against the walls of your vessels is too high, also exerting excessive pressure on your organs. Blood pressure is typically recorded in the following format: 125/75. The “125” represents your blood pressure when your heart beats, while the “74” represents the pressure when your heart muscle is resting.

Do They Vary Based on Age, Gender, or Other Factors?

Previously, blood pressure guidelines accommodated for age. However, recent guidelines, based on the SPRINT study, show that age isn’t a factor. Instead, we assess your 10-year cardiovascular risk to determine if additional coverage is needed.

What Else Do People Need to Know?

The SPRINT trial was crucial in changing how we treat blood pressure. It found that keeping blood pressure at no more than 120 reduced the chances of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure over a three-year period.

Levels/Categories of Blood Pressure

Here are ranges for blood pressure:

  • Non-elevated blood pressure is less than 120/80.
  • Elevated Blood Pressure is when the top number is between 120-129, and the bottom number is less than 80.
  • STAGE 1 High Blood Pressure is when the top number is between 130-139, or the bottom number is between 80-89.
  • STAGE 2 High Blood Pressure is when the top number is between 140-179, or the bottom number is over 90.
  • High Blood Pressure Crisis is when the top number is higher than 180, or the bottom number is over 120.

Implications of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure wreaks havoc on your body’s organs. The increased pressure can cause vision loss, heart attacks, and even loss of control of your body through strokes. If your blood pressure is not at the goal, it is crucial that you partner with a healthcare provider like Vancouver Direct Primary Care to get it under control.

Treatment Options for Blood Pressure

What Options Are Available for Someone With High Blood Pressure?

Most people with high blood pressure will require medication to treat it. Some are able to control it with weight loss, while others use diets such as the DASH diet to keep it under control.

Do Treatment Options Vary by Type?

Vancouver Direct Primary Care bases treatment on a detailed health history and assessment of our patients. 

When we know you personally, we can create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals.Our experts will work with you and your budget to make sure you are on the best plan possible.

Blood Pressure Medications

Medications are vital for controlling your blood pressure. Vancouver Direct Primary Care will choose the blood pressure medication that best sets you up for success while reducing side effects.

Thoughtful care to help you:

  • Meet your blood-pressure goals
  • Feel Supported
  • Live better
  • Minimize anxiety and stress
  • Better Relaxation
  • More energy throughout the day
  • Meet your lifestyle goals
  • Meet your health goals
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Medications for Adults

The common classes of medications for adults include ACE inhibitors, diuretics, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and vasodilators.

List of Blood Pressure Medications

Diuretics:

  • Bumetanide (Bumex)
  • Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HCTZ)
  • Furosemide (Lasix)
  • Torsemide (Demadex)
  • Chlorthalidone

ACE Inhibitors:

  • Benazepril (Lotensin)
  • Lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)
  • Captopril (Capoten)
  • Enalapril (Vasotec)
  • Ramipril (Altace)

Beta Blockers:

  • Atenolol (Tenormin)
  • Bisoprolol (Cardicor)
  • Carvedilol (Coreg)
  • Labetalol (Trandate)
  • Metoprolol (Lopressor)
  • Propranolol (Inderal)

Calcium Channel Blockers:

  • Amlodipine (Norvasc)
  • Nifedipine (Procardia)
  • Verapamil (Verelan)

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers:

  • Irbesartan (Avapro)
  • Losartan (Cozaar)
  • Olmesartan (Benicar)
  • Telmisartan (Micardis)
  • Valsartan (Diovan)

Vasodilators:

  • Hydralazine (Apresoline)
  • Minoxidil (Loniten)
  • Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Best Blood Pressure Medications

At Vancouver Direct Primary Care, we find that the best blood pressure medication is one that lowers your blood pressure, is affordable, and drastically improves your life. Depending on the situation, we will tailor and customize your treatment plan according to the most recent guidelines. Many patients have a great response to amlodipine, losartan, carvedilol, and hydrochlorothiazide, depending on their history and needs.

Choosing a Blood Pressure Treatment

As only medical providers can prescribe medication, it is vital that you don’t self-medicate to treat your blood pressure. At Vancouver Direct Primary Care, we get to know you and choose a regimen that not only treats your blood pressure but also aligns with your personal goals.

Does Insurance Cover Blood Pressure Medication Costs?

Fortunately, insurance companies cover blood pressure medications. If you don’t have insurance, there are several wonderful, safe, and effective blood pressure medications available for less than $5 per month! With your membership at Vancouver Direct Primary Care, your insurance will cover the blood pressure medications we prescribe. If you have an FSA or an HSA, you can use those to cover your membership costs as well!

Get Professional Support for High Blood Pressure Treatment

Enroll today with Vancouver Direct Primary Care to get the highest quality care for the treatment of your high blood pressure. We will personalize your treatment plan to your needs to set you up for success to continue to enjoy the things that you love!

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FAQs About High Blood Pressure

The most popular medications for high blood pressure tend to be amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and lisinopril.

You can get treatment for high blood pressure at the hospital, emergency room, urgent care, and here at Vancouver Direct Primary Care! If your blood pressure is high, we are here to help!

You can test yourself for high blood pressure, but many factors can affect at-home tests, including having your arm at the wrong level.

One of the safest high blood pressure medications is amlodipine, though some may develop leg swelling at higher doses. Often, this medication is paired with hydrochlorothiazide. Get tested today at Vancouver Direct Primary Care to get started on a safe high blood pressure medication.

Blood pressure medications are abundantly safe, especially when prescribed by a healthcare provider like Vancouver Direct Primary Care.

High-Quality Primary Care.

This program and all others are included with your membership at our low monthly rate of only $89. There’s no minimum contract; you may cancel anytime with only a text message. 

Vancouver Direct Primary Care is a membership-based clinic. Just like you have a monthly payment with a gym membership, we operate in the same way. 

This is how we can limit the number of patients per provider, and how we ensure that you get thorough and thoughtful care under our values of being heard, feeling accepted, and receiving compassionate care.

There is hope when it comes to your weight management! With Vancouver Direct Primary Care, we will create a weight management program that puts your needs first! 

Sign up today to get the most value for your weight management.

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