{"id":703,"date":"2021-06-11T11:48:39","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T11:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/?p=703"},"modified":"2021-06-11T11:48:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T11:48:40","slug":"hypertensive-heart-disease-types-symptoms-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/hypertensive-heart-disease-types-symptoms-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertensive Heart Disease: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hypertension issue has been increasing in the world. Hypertension or high blood pressure affects more than 1.2 billion people globally. It is a leading cause of death and also an increasing financial burden on the healthcare system. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hypertensive heart disease<\/b> is the primary cause of death that occurs due to hypertension. Approximately 54% of strokes and 47% of Coronary Heart Diseases are caused by hypertension. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ever-increasing numbers of hypertension and Hypertensive heart diseases make it imperative to raise awareness about this topic. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will talk about <b>Hypertensive heart diseases treatment in India<\/b> and the various commonly asked questions, such as <b>\u201cWhat causes high blood pressure?\u201d<\/b>, <b>\u201cHow to prevent high blood pressure?\u201d<\/b> and <\/b>Hypertensive Heart Disease guideline in 2021.<\/b>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to skip ahead if one topic catches your eye:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list1\">What is a Hypertensive Heart Disease?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list2\">Causes of Hypertensive Heart Disease?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list3\">Signs and Symptoms.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list4\">How is it Diagnosed?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list5\">Treatment of Hypertensive Heart Disease in India during Covid<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list6\">Why choose India for treatment of Hypertensive Heart?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#takeaway\"> Take Away<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"list1\">1. What is a Hypertensive Heart Disease?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hypertensive heart disease<\/b> refers to a group of heart diseases that are caused because of hypertension. The increased pressure of blood flow causes more stress and workload on the heart. It damages the heart in various ways, leading to different <b>hypertensive heart diseases<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we go into high blood pressure heart disease, it is essential to know about hypertension and its causes. The normal blood pressure in humans is 120\/80 mm of Hg as measured by a sphygmomanometer. When this reading increases above 139\/89 mm of Hg, the resultant condition is called high blood pressure or hypertension. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors put you at an increased risk for hypertension, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight or obese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inadequate or no physical activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumption of high amounts of salt and low quantities of fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive consumption of coffee or alcohol <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age above 65 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history of hypertension, etc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than this, some other diseases can cause hypertension, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstructive sleep apnea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrowing of arteries of kidneys, etc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term hypertension can lead to the development of <b>hypertensive heart disease<\/b>. These can be of different types like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary Heart Disease or CHD<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Left Ventricular Hypertrophy or LVH<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congestive heart failure <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atrial fibrillation <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastolic dysfunction <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications of various types of hypertensive heart disease, like CHD and LVH, include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrhythmia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ischemic Heart Disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden cardiac arrest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden death <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"list2\">2. Causes of Hypertensive Heart Disease <\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertensive heart disease occurs because of two main reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thickening of the heart muscle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the heart pumps blood to every organ of our body, the heart muscles also require oxygen and nutrients to function properly. This is achieved by the coronary arteries that supply oxygen to the heart muscles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These coronary arteries can get narrowed because of hypertension causing Coronary Heart Disease or CHD. This is also known as CAD or Coronary Artery Disease. Because of the narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart, the heart cannot get an adequate amount of oxygen and nutrients. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unavailability of oxygen leads to the death of the heart muscles. Due to this, the heart can not function properly, and other organs do not get enough oxygen, leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/heart-failure-treatment-cost-india\/\">heart failure<\/a>. When a significant number of the heart muscle dies, it can even lead to a heart attack. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, a blood clot can get stuck in these already narrow Coronary arteries, leading to sudden cardiac ischemia (sudden cardiac death) and heart attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Thickening of the heart muscle<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High pressure of the blood flow makes it difficult for the heart to function properly and puts extra pressure on the heart muscle to pump blood. Coupled with decreased blood supply to the muscles due to narrowing Coronary arteries, the heart is unable to pump enough blood. To compensate for this insufficiency, the heart muscles thicken and become enlarged. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this provides temporary relief in a way by providing adequate blood to the organs, this changes the functioning of the heart, causing problems. This is noticed on the left ventricle of the heart because it is mainly responsible for most of the blood pumping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This causes LVH or Left Ventricular Hypertrophy. LVH can also lead to heart failure and other complications like arrhythmias, sudden death, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to know that hypertension is one of the main risk factors for these causes, forming a vicious cycle. CAD leads to LVH because the heart has to work harder, and LVH can compress the coronary arteries leading to CAD. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"list3\">3. Signs and Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific signs and symptoms will depend on the exact high blood pressure. Still, these are the common symptoms that are seen in hypertensive heart disease:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain or angina<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue and weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling in the feet or legs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest tightness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain in the arms, shoulders, neck or back, etc <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience any of these symptoms, you should immediately report these to a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People at the highest risk for developing high blood pressure heart disease and its complications are the ones who have the following risk factors in addition to high blood pressure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are overweight or obese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking or excessive alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a lot of fat in food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"list4\">4. How is it Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you report to your doctor with any of the following symptoms, they will take your detailed medical history. This will include all previous medical problems, your dietary information, information about smoking or alcohol, family history, and much more. After the history, the doctor will conduct a physical examination on you. This will involve listening to your heart for any problematic heart sounds, checking your other organ systems like the respiratory system, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from this, some blood tests and other tests will be conducted for you. These blood tests check the functioning of your kidneys, sodium and potassium levels, sugar levels, etc., to rule out other risk factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests done to check the functioning of your heart include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrocardiogram or ECG<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echocardiogram<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress echocardiography<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary angioplasty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Electrocardiogram or ECG<\/h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this test, various probes are attached to your limbs and chest. This test checks the activity and the beating of the heart. This is the easiest method for assessing the functioning of the heart. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Echocardiogram<\/h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an ultrasound technique that checks the functioning of the heart even more accurately. It can see the thickening of the heart muscles as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stress echocardiography<\/h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a similar test as an echocardiogram. Only this is done while the person is exercising. This test is done to check the effects of exercise on the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Coronary angioplasty<\/h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a more advanced and invasive test that checks the patency of the coronary arteries. In addition, it can check the extent of narrowing of the arteries, which can help make the right treatment strategies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-666 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Manage-Hypertension-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hypertensive Heart Diseases Treatment in India\" width=\"1024\" height=\"868\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"list5\"> 5. Treatment of Hypertensive Heart Disease in India during Covid<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact hypertensive heart disease treatment will depend on your age, the severity of illness, and other risk factors. However, two types of treatment are usually advised to the patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Medical treatment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications are usually prescribed to patients with less severe diseases. They are mainly aimed at increasing blood flow to the heart and preventing the development of clots in the blood. You must take all your medications properly, without fail. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the common medicines include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihypertensive medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines to treat symptoms like chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications to lower cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirin, to prevent formations of clots, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Surgical treatment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical treatment is done for people who have more severe diseases and require immediate intervention. Surgical treatment includes Coronary Angioplasty, pacemaker placement, CABG, etc. These are done to either surgically increase the blood flow to the heart or correct the heart&#8217;s beating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of <b>hypertensive heart disease treatment in India<\/b> depends on several factors like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city you choose to get your treatment <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hospital or clinic where you get your treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill and expertise of your treating doctors and surgeons<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The severity of your disease and other risk factors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact treatment that will be advised to you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/open-heart-surgery-preparation-procedure-risks-and-more\/\">The cost of open heart surgeries in India<\/a> range between Rs 1.75 lakh to 4.25 lakh. Coronary angiography is likely to cost Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 for one round. Additional costs for medicines and other tests will be added to your treatment costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"list6\"> 6. Why choose India for treatment of Hypertensive Heart?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is one of the most preferred countries to get any kind of medical treatment. India is the best country to treat hypertension and all its related complications. Several factors make India the best country to get hypertensive heart disease treatment in India, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to get Medical Visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable Treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled and Experienced Cardiologists<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent Covid Management facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre and post-surgical care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Easy to get Medical Visa<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is relatively effortless to get a medical visa for treatment in India. This makes it easier for you and your family to focus on the treatment and not on the formalities. Also, Medinirvana will help you at every stage of the process to make the experience comfortable for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Affordable Treatment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is one of the cheapest countries to get treatment for hypertensive heart disease. And this affordable cost does not compromise the quality of the treatment you will get here. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Skilled and Experienced Cardiologists<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has many skilled and experienced cardiologists who ensure that you get the best possible treatment. They focus on curing the disease and on the future aspects so that you can live your life comfortably after the treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Excellent Covid Management facilities<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about treatment during the COVID pandemic can get very stressful. But you do not need to worry about that if you choose Medinirvana. We are cautious about all the COVID precautions to ensure our patients&#8217; safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We follow all the necessary COVID guidelines, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular disinfection of our facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper physical distancing is maintained in the hospitals and clinics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of our staff work with masks and proper protective kits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They follow hand hygiene very strictly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All doctors and other staff undergo regular COVID tests to decrease the spread of the virus. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from this, we follow and urge you to follow the COVID precautions as well. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing double masks or face shields. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining proper physical distancing at all times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow strict hand hygiene.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow proper respiratory hygiene.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pre and post-surgical care<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the doctors and their staff provide the best care throughout the treatment process. As a result, the pre and post-surgical recovery will be very comfortable for the patient. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"takeaway\">Take Away <\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was a brief article explaining hypertension and hypertensive heart diseases. If you have any further doubts, feel free to contact our skilled cardiologists, who are eager to help you out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We, at Medinirvana, help you with all your paperwork and formalities so that you can focus solely on the treatment process. In addition, we will help you make your journey comfortable and completely hassle-free. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hypertension issue has been increasing in the world. Hypertension or high blood pressure affects more than 1.2 billion people globally. It is a leading cause of death and also an increasing financial burden on the healthcare system. Hypertensive heart disease is the primary cause of death that occurs due to hypertension. 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