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Learn About Familial Hypertension

What is the definition of Familial Hypertension?
Familial hypertension (high blood pressure), also known as genetic hypertension, is an inherited condition in which an individual who develops high blood pressure has a family history of close relatives (father, mother, sister, or brother) with high blood pressure that appeared before the age of 60. High blood pressure is defined as 130/80 or higher (normal is 120/80).
What are the symptoms of Familial Hypertension?
Familial hypertension often has no symptoms other than persistent high blood pressure (above 130/80). Rare symptoms of severe familial hypertension may include vision loss, severe headaches, confusion, shortness of breath, chest pain, nosebleeds, and stroke.
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What are the current treatments for Familial Hypertension?
Treatment for familial hypertension involves both lifestyle changes and medications. Lifestyle changes for familial hypertension include eating a heart healthy diet, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, lowering sodium intake, regular exercise, losing weight, quitting smoking, managing stress, and limiting alcohol intake. Medications for familial hypertension may include diuretics, such as chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), triamterene (Dyazide, Maxide), or spironolactone (Aldactone); angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), benazepril (Lotensin), or captopril; angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), such as candesartan (Atacand) or losartan (Cozaar); calcium channel blockers, such as amlodipine (Norvasc) or diltiazem (Cardizem and Tiazac); alpha blockers, such as doxazosin (Cardura) or prazosin (Minipress); alpha-beta blockers, such as acebutolol or atenolol (Tenormin); renin inhibitors, such as aliskiren (Tekturna); vasodilators, such as hydralazine or minoxidil; central-acting agents, such as clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay), guanfacine (Intuniv), or methyldopa. Medications for familial hypertension are usually administered in combinations of two to three of the above drugs. Familial hypertension may be resistant to usual medications for hypertension, for which your physician may try different medications or combinations.
Who are the top Familial Hypertension Local Doctors?
Family Medicine
Family Medicine

University Of Virginia Physicians Group

1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Amauri Gonzalez is a Family Medicine provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gonzalez and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Eisenhower Medical Center

39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
Rancho Mirage, CA 
Offers Telehealth

Puneet Khanna is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Khanna has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

 
 
 
 
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Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
2160 S 1st Ave, (7005 W. Noth Ave., Oak Park, Il 60302), 
Maywood, IL 
Accepting New Patients

William Boblick is an Internal Medicine provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Boblick and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Boblick is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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