Nephrology Services
Personalized Care for Hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is known for causing heart attacks and strokes, but it's also the second most common cause of kidney failure. At Home Comfort Dialysis, Chadi Saad, MD offers personalized care for preventing hypertension and provides exceptional treatment that protects your health after high blood pressure develops.
#2
most common cause of kidney failure in the US
Dr. Chadi Saad, MD
Double Board-Certified Nephrologist
Dearborn, Michigan
Hypertension Q & A
What is hypertension?
Hypertension occurs when your blood pressure rises above the healthy range. If the pressure is too high, the force of blood pushing against blood vessels causes serious health problems, including:
Kidney Disease
Hypertension damages blood vessels inside your kidneys, scarring the tiny vessels that normally filter your blood and leading to chronic kidney disease.
Atherosclerosis (Clogged Arteries)
Hypertension damages arteries outside your kidneys, creating rough spots where cholesterol sticks to the artery walls. As fats build up, the artery narrows and hardens, blocking blood flow through the vessel. This condition, atherosclerosis, causes heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease.
How will I know I have hypertension?
You won't know you have hypertension because it doesn't cause symptoms. Dangerously high hypertension may cause headaches. Otherwise, you'll only learn you have hypertension if you have your blood pressure tested.
How does my lifestyle cause hypertension?
An underlying health condition may cause hypertension. For example, kidney disease causes high blood pressure. However, high blood pressure most often develops over many years of an unhealthy lifestyle, including:
- Consuming too much salt
- Consuming too little potassium
- Not getting regular exercise
- Being under stress
- Smoking cigarettes
- Gaining weight
How is hypertension treated?
Dr. Saad works closely with patients who have hypertension, teaching them how to manage the condition and keep their blood pressure in the healthy range. Your treatment may include:
Lifestyle Modifications
Changing your diet, getting more exercise, losing weight, and managing stress are essential for treating hypertension.
Medication Management
Changing your lifestyle may be enough to lower your blood pressure, but if not, Dr. Saad prescribes medications.
Remote Monitoring
With remote monitoring, you can take your blood pressure at home, then the advanced device sends the information wirelessly to Dr. Saad. Tracking your blood pressure in real-time helps him fine-tune your treatment.
Advanced Treatments
Dr. Saad offers advanced treatments, such as renal denervation — a minimally invasive procedure using radiofrequency energy to block the nerves contributing to high blood pressure.
Holistic Education
Dr. Saad helps you learn about complementary therapies that can help hypertension (like massage and yoga) and also ensures you're aware of therapies that aren't recommended for people with kidney disease.
Get compassionate hypertension treatment.
Call Home Comfort Dialysis today or request an appointment online.