Half of local resident Marye Feldman?s body went numb one morning as she sat down for coffee. She hoped the numbness would go away but when it didn?t, her husband knew Marye needed medical attention immediately.
Doctor?s told Marye she suffered an ischemic stroke which occurs when blood can?t reach the brain as quickly as it should. Marye?s stroke was caused by hypertension or high blood pressure. Like Marye, many experience little or no symptoms, which is why hypertension is silently called the ?silent killer.?
High blood pressure affects 65 million people in the United States and if left untreated, the effects can be devastating, including death. Marye, an avid quilter, is not letting her stroke dictate her life. With medication, hard work, and constant monitoring, she is able to keep her hypertension under control and return to her hobby.
Dr. Mike Unger of Allied Healthcare Associates stresses the importance of yearly screenings with a physician.
?The tragedy of hypertension is that, for the most part, you can have very high blood pressure and be doing a lot of damage to your body and you won?t realize it because there are no symptoms,? he says. ?You just have to be screen for it.?
The numbers to aim for are 115 over 75. If your blood pressure is higher, however, do not get discouraged. Lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure, such as exercising at least four days a week, reducing sodium intake, and maintaining a healthy weight. If more help is needed, medication is available.
Source: http://livinghealthytv.com/2013/05/19/hypertension-the-silent-killer/
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