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One kind of high blood pressure is called renovascular hypertension. It happens when the blood vessels that supply the kidneys with blood become narrow. Different health problems can cause this. One of the main causes is when the blood vessels become blocked part of the way. The blockage may be caused by fatty deposits inside of the blood vessel. ‚
High blood pressure cannot be cured. You must control it with drugs and lifestyle changes. If you dont control it, your high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, eye problems, and kidney problems. ‚
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What care is needed at home?
- Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
- Learn how to check your blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about how often you should check it. Write down the numbers and let your doctor know what they are.
- Ask your doctor or dietitian what changes you need to make to your diet. They may suggest that you eat:
- A healthy and balanced diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
- Foods high in fiber and whole grains.
- Foods low in fats like lean meat and fish
- Foods low in salt and protein
- Drinks that are lower in caffeine
- Stop smoking. Do not use illegal drugs.
- Limit drinking beer, wine, and mixed drinks (alcohol).
- Do not take any prescription or over the counter drugs without checking with your doctor first. They may raise your blood pressure.
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚
What drugs may be needed?
The doctor may order drugs to: ‚
- Control blood pressure
- Relax blood vessels
- Reduce body fluids
- Help with pain
Be sure to take all of your drugs as ordered. Do not skip doses. ‚
Will physical activity be limited?
Ask your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. ‚
What problems could happen?
- Swollen area on the aorta. This is an aortic aneurysm.
- Heart problems
- Kidney problems
- Stroke
- Changes in eyesight
What can be done to prevent this health problem?
- Keep a healthy weight and exercise regularly.
- If you are overweight, try to lose weight by eating a better diet and exercising more often.
- Control your blood sugar and cholesterol level.
When do I need to call the doctor?
Activate the emergency medical system right away if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke. Call 911 in the United States or Canada. The sooner treatment begins, the better your chances for recovery. Call for emergency help right away if you have: ‚
- Signs of heart attack:
- Chest pain
- Trouble breathing
- Fast heartbeat
- Feeling dizzy
- Signs of stroke:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Call your doctor if you have: ‚
- Blood pressure is 20 points higher than what you normally get on either the top or bottom number
- Blood pressure that is higher than 220/120
- Problems passing urine or blood in your urine
- Swelling in your arms, hands, legs, or feet that is new or worse.
- You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse
Teach Back: Helping You Understand
The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚
- I can tell you about my condition.
- I can tell you what my normal blood pressure should be.
- I can tell you what I will do if I have signs of a heart attack or stroke.
Where can I learn more?
American Urological Foundation ‚
http://www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=26 ‚
Vascular Disease Foundation ‚
http://vasculardisease.org/renovascular-hypertension-ras/ ‚
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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