Hypertension

Having chronic high blood pressure, or hypertension, can affect many aspects of your health. Hypertension is the leading cause of other serious health problems such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.1 Therefore, ongoing care is important for people with this condition.

 

This is where telehealth shines. With telehealth, you can access care for high blood pressure from the comfort of your home.

 

What is Telehealth?

Telehealth refers to remote medical appointments conducted using telecommunications technology like videoconferencing and phone calls. Keep in mind, there are still situations where you would need to see your healthcare provider in person.

 

Make sure you review with your providers and medical care team what aspects of your blood pressure care can be conducted through telehealth and when you need to visit your doctor’s office.

 

 

When to Use Telehealth for Treating Blood Pressure

A 2019 study examined the effectiveness of telehealth-based care for blood pressure management. Telehealth care at home combined with care management by public health nurses based in a center was found to be feasible and effective for improving blood pressure control among people with hypertension.3

 

A person’s blood pressure is measured with two numbers: systolic blood pressure, which is a reading of the pressure exerted in your arteries with each heartbeat, and diastolic blood pressure, a measure of the pressure in your arteries in the period of time when your heart rests in between beats.

 

Scenarios when telehealth may be your best option

Reviewing your health history

Conducting at-home blood pressure monitoring

Being unable to travel to an in-person appointment

Consulting your doctor about prescriptions. read more.. cardiohow.com/what-to-know-about-telehealth-for-blood-pre....

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