Arterial Hypertension

The integrated medicine specialist and the general practitioner are usually the ones who begin the assessment of this condition, with support from other professionals when needed. High blood pressure is a condition in which the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries stays consistently elevated, which over time can affect various organs.

Why it occurs: Factors such as family history, age, excess weight, salt intake and stress, among others, are involved.

Something worth knowing: It often produces no obvious symptoms, so periodic blood pressure checks are important to detect it.

When to seek care? If you have risk factors or record high blood pressure readings, a medical visit will help guide the most appropriate follow-up for your case.