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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
See Also:
High
Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Introduction &
Overview
High Blood
Pressure (Hypertension): Types
High
Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Causes & Risk Factors
High Blood
Pressure (Hypertension): Signs & Symptoms
High
Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Medical Tests &
Diagnosis Methods
High
Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Treatment Options
Medical Tests & Diagnosis Methods/Tools
Different diagnostic methods are which used to detect
HBP/hypertension include:
Patient’s medical history:
During a formal chat with the patient, the doctor
seeks information about the medical history of
the patient's parents or relatives, as well as
lifestyle habits, diet, exercise and stress.
Physical Examination: Blood
pressure is measured with the help of a
“Sphygmomanometer” (Blood Pressure
Cuff) by wrapping an inflatable cuff around the
patient’s arm.
Echocardiogram: This painless and
harmless non-invasive test uses sound waves to
visualize the structure and functioning of the
heart.
Electrocardiogram (EKG): This
test is used to detect the electrical activity of
the heart and is used to detect and record heart
related problems associated with HBP. Doppler
studies can also be used to detect abnormalities
in heart relaxation (diastolic dysfunction).
Chest X-Ray: A chest x-ray can
rule out (or in) the possibility of an enlarged
of heart.
Urine Analysis: Presence of blood
cells and albumin in urine indicate a damaged
kidney.
Blood Test: Cholesterol and blood
sugar levels. (1) & (3).
See Also:
High
Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Introduction &
Overview
High Blood
Pressure (Hypertension): Types
High
Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Causes & Risk Factors
High Blood
Pressure (Hypertension): Signs & Symptoms
High
Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Medical Tests &
Diagnosis Methods
High
Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Treatment Options
Article by Kona Vishnu, MS
Medical Writer,
OmniMedicalSearch.com
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