High Blood Pressure Screening

High blood pressure is associated with old age, genetic factors, behavioral risk factors which include eating more salt and fat, being physically not active, obesity, alcohol abuse and tobacco use, smoking and poor self-management of mental stress. Over time, hypertension leads to cardiovascular-related events like heart disease, stroke , kidney failure, disability and premature death.

Also, early detection is significant for blood pressure screening that will in turn lead to identification of high-risk patients, so that treatment will be given on time. The initial staging of high blood pressure has advantages in the field of preventive intervention with lifestyle changes and medication. Regular screening of blood pressure will help the doctor to identify the suitable management plan based on the understanding of the disease.