Hypertension Specialists in Karnataka

Treatment & Types of Hypertension in Karnataka

Treatment combines lifestyle modification such as reduced salt intake, regular exercise, weight management, and stress reduction with antihypertensive medications including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, or diuretics as needed. Medication choice and dosage are individualised based on blood pressure levels, other health conditions, and response to treatment, with regular monitoring to keep readings within target range. Long-term adherence to treatment is essential since stopping medication abruptly can cause blood pressure to rebound.

Hypertension is classified as primary (essential) hypertension, the most common form with no single identifiable cause, arising from a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, and secondary hypertension, resulting from an identifiable underlying condition such as kidney disease, hormonal disorders, or certain medications. Blood pressure readings are further staged from elevated to stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension based on standardised thresholds, which determines whether lifestyle changes alone or medication is recommended.