Hypertension is a common chronic condition where blood is pumped around the body at too high a pressure. Also known as high blood pressure, it does not show obvious symptoms and left untreated, can lead to serious diseases, such as stroke, kidney failure, and heart disease.
Blood Test
A complete blood count blood test will be done to check the sugar level in your blood, how fast it takes to clot, platelet levels as well as increased white blood cells that is a sign of infection.
Echocardiogram (EKG)
This is an ultrasound examination of the heart to detect problems such as enlargement, blood clots and heart abnormalities. It measures the strength of the heart muscle and reflects the health of it.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
This test detects the electrical activity of the heart and helps diagnose heart muscle damage, such as heart attack.
Imaging Tests
Imaging tests are done with ultrasound or CT scan to check for abnormalities of the kidneys and adrenal glands, such as enlargement and damaged tissue.
Urine Test
Urine tests may be done to detect protein or blood in the urine, which is a sign of kidney disease.
