Blood pressure can be affected by many factors in your life such as your diet, your stress levels, and your family history. If you have high blood pressure, it’s important to understand how to lower it and how to manage it to avoid the risk of issues like a heart attack or stroke. Your doctor, Dr. Ahmet Sayan, manages your high blood pressure.
Dealing with High Blood Pressure
If you’ve recently found out that you’re dealing with high blood pressure after a cardiology appointment with your doctor in St. Thomas and St. Croix, you may be wondering what you need to do next. It is time to make some lifestyle changes to help manage your high blood pressure and reduce your risk of other complications.
If you are overweight, changing your diet and exercise plan can help manage your high blood pressure by lowering it over time. Cutting back on foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, salt, and carbohydrates is a good way to help manage your diet and lower your risk of high blood pressure.
Another factor of high blood pressure is stress. If you never take the time to relax, it can affect your body and cause negative results. You may want to take up hobbies like yoga or tai chi to help manage your stress levels and give yourself time to relax and breathe.
Contact Your Cardiologist Today!
High blood pressure doesn’t have to rule your life. You can manage your high blood pressure by making lifestyle changes that will work for you. Contact Dr. Sayan of the Virgin Islands Orthopaedics and Medical Specialists in St. Thomas and St. Croix to set up a cardiology appointment and to learn more about managing your blood pressure. Call today at (340) 714-2845 or at (340) 692-5000.