Do you have resistant hypertension if you can't lower blood pressure?

Resistant hypertension is diagnosed when your blood pressures cannot be safely and effectively lowered to normal ranges with a combination of 3 antihypertensive medications, including a diuretic. Your medical practitioner will attempt to manage your blood pressure using a combination of the first line therapies for hypertension. If this fails to bring your levels within normal ranges, other medications designed for resistant hypertension can be used.

 It is important to check your blood pressure routinely to safely and effectively monitor the condition. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to a host of health complications occurring in the body as a result. Heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes are common conditions that can arise. Alongside those, kidney failure, cognitive issues and changes in vision can be as a result of resistant hypertension.

Consult with a medical doctor regarding the management of your condition. Resistant hypertension can be treated with a combination of antihypertensive therapies.