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JUVENIS VouchersInvestigating and treating hypertension at JUVENIS Vienna
Examination and treatment of high blood pressure
The optimal average blood pressure for an adult is 120/80 mmHg. If blood pressure values are chronically at 150/90 mmHg or above, this is referred to as high blood pressure (arterial hypertension). Diurnal fluctuations are, however, completely normal. During rest periods blood pressure falls, while physical activity and psychological stress cause it to rise.
Therefore, when hypertension is suspected, serial self-measurement and documentation or a 24-hour blood pressure measurement to create a daily profile are valuable for diagnosis and therapy to prevent long-term damage to the heart and blood vessels.
Treatments & Therapies
Risk factors for high blood pressure
To avoid damage to the heart muscle (heart failure, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrhythmias), the average systolic blood pressure must be permanently reduced to <150 mmHg, the diastolic blood pressure to ≤ 90 mmHg, and risk factors must be avoided.
Risk factors for high blood pressure include, among others:
Please contact JUVENIS by phone at +43 1 236 3020, by e-mail at empfang@juvenismed.at or via the contact form, to arrange a consultation or treatment appointment.
Stress as a risk factor
Chronic stress is a serious factor in relation to hypertension. If left untreated, it can trigger a kind of chain reaction. In stressful situations the heart beats faster, so blood pressure rises. This affects the kidneys via direct nerve connections. These then produce, among other things, more of a certain enzyme (renin). This subsequently leads to increased formation of a blood pressure–raising substance (angiotensin) in the body. The adrenal glands also release more of the circulatory hormone aldosterone. Over time, this can lead to significant damage.
Methods to combat high blood pressure
A switch to a healthier lifestyle can help improve blood pressure. However, if this does not occur, or if the blood pressure values are particularly high, antihypertensive medications are used.
Costs
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation (depending on required examination) | € 290 to € 350 |
FAQs
High blood pressure means that the pressure in the blood vessels is permanently elevated. If left untreated, hypertension can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or vascular disease increase.
High blood pressure often causes no symptoms for a long time. Possible symptoms include:
headaches
Dizziness
Palpitations
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
tinnitus
Chronically elevated blood pressure strains the heart and blood vessels and can, in the long term, lead to:
Cardiovascular diseases
stroke
heart failure
kidney damage
lead to.
Common causes and risk factors are:
genetic predisposition
stress
Overweight
Physical inactivity
Smoking
unhealthy diet
diabetes or metabolic disorders
The diagnostic workup may include:
repeated blood pressure measurements
long-term blood pressure monitoring
Blood tests
ECG or cardiac examinations
internal medical assessment of possible causes
At the start, a detailed consultation about symptoms, medical history and risk factors takes place. Subsequently, individually appropriate examinations are performed.
Treatment depends on the cause and severity and may include:
Lifestyle changes
dietary changes
weight loss
exercise
Drug therapy
Yes. Especially important are:
Regular exercise
Healthy diet
reducing salt and alcohol
stress reduction
Smoking cessation
With elevated readings, regular monitoring is important to adjust therapy and prevent complications.
In some cases blood pressure can normalize through lifestyle changes. However, long-term treatment is often necessary to keep blood pressure stable.
The costs depend on the extent of diagnostics and therapy. An initial consultation (depending on the required examinations) costs from € 290 to € 350.
The Exact prices will be provided in a personal consultation..
Since these are medical examinations and therapies, a (partial) coverage of costs by the health insurance is often possible.
At JUVENIS you benefit from modern diagnostics, individual care and experienced specialist physicians. Through targeted prevention, precise examinations, and individually tailored therapy concepts, will your cardiovascular risk sustainably reduced.
We have answered the most frequently asked questions on the topic of elevated blood pressure answered. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us via empfang@juvenismed.at or at +43 1 236 3020.
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Team
Ap. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr.Patricia P. Wadowski, PhD
Contact
Responsible for the content of this page: a.o. Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Kopp, Ap. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Patricia P. Wadowski, PhD