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7th September 2023 by Dr Alireza Salehzadeh

What is Ultrasound and What Can it Look For?

What Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the inside of your body or other soft tissues. It is a safe, quick and painless test, with no radiation involved. Using ultrasound, we can image multiple organs and parts of the body to assess for and/or exclude disease.

The following conditions are some examples of what we can look for:

Lack of symptoms in the early stages - lack ofnoticeable high blood pressure symptoms

The symptoms of high blood pressure don’t always show obvious signs, so you might not even know it's there! Imagine having a little problem inside that doesn't make you feel sick right away. 

Preventative care is the way forward. Identifying problems at early stages before you have any symptoms, much like screening tests for bowel, breast and cervical cancers. Therefore, even though you might not feel any symptoms, it's still important to have regular health checks.  Our health check packages are designed to offer an overview of your health and different levels of detail but they all look into blood pressure and cardiovascular health status. We keep saying this and are aware it is a cliche, but ‘prevention is better than cure!’. 

Understanding High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)  

Blood pressure consists of two measurements – the systolic (higher) pressure when it pumps, and diastolic (lower) pressure when it rests. 

Blood pressure levels have their own categories:normal, a bit high (elevated), and high (hypertension). Genetics, how you live,and what you eat can mess with this dance.. Junk food, alcohol, sugary snacks and processed foods should be consumed in moderation. Choosing fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains,lean proteins, and staying hydrated with water are great choices to keep your heart happy.

Potential consequences of untreated hypertension 

Hypertension can lead to serious health problems if untreated. It strains the heart, raising the risk of heart attacks and heart failure. Damaged blood vessels in the brain increase the likelihood of stroke. Kidney damage, vision problems, and cognitive decline arealso linked to high blood pressure. 

To minimise the risk of these problems, it's crucial to manage blood pressure through healthy choices, regular check-ups,and necessary treatment. That is why regular health check-ups are so important,along with reporting any symptoms. 

Conclusion 

Don't underestimate high blood pressure and the value regular health checks. Please contact us if for further information and to make a booking.
We serve the following areas: Esher, Cobham, Oxshott, Surbiton,Weybridge, Kingston upon Thames, Molesey, Hampton, Twickenham andTeddington.  

💜 We would be happy to help you on your health journey. 

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